About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
As a Hardware and Silicon Validation Principal Engineer at Marvell, you’ll be helping to deliver high bandwidth over long distances. This team performs analog validations on amplifiers that drive optical electronic devices and receivers. We also validate silicon photonics, do upper electronic measurements and support the coherent digital signal programming unit. This is a niche area at Marvell, working with cutting edge technologies used by many internal and external customers around the world.
What You Can Expect
Design and implement low-level diagnostic software, test suites, and APIs to exercise and validate network switch hardware components
Develop test plans to verify ASICs, high-speed SerDes, memory interfaces (DDR/HBM), PCIe buses, power management, and thermal control systems
Partner with hardware design and silicon teams during initial board bring-up, debugging early prototype hardware and isolating root-cause issues
Deliver robust diagnostic test coverage for integration into factory manufacturing lines to ensure high-quality production standards
Build automated testing frameworks and scripts to execute diagnostic software, collect metrics, and analyze failure data
Work closely with Hardware Engineering, ASIC Design, Embedded Firmware, and Network OS teams to define diagnostic requirements and hardware-testability (DFT) hooks
Mentor junior engineers in developing their diagnostic software and hardware debug skills, and provide technical guidance
Proactively identify hardware-testability and production-readiness risks across the platform stack, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed to drive resolution
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field and 10-15 years of related professional experience; Master's degree in a related technical field with 5-10 years of experience
Proficient in C/C++ for embedded or low-level software development, along with strong scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation
Solid understanding of switch architecture, high-speed signal integrity, SerDes, I2C/SPI/MDIO protocols, PCIe, and peripheral management
Experience developing in Linux environments, including knowledge of Linux drivers, kernel concepts, and memory mapping
Hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers to isolate hardware vs. software bugs
Experience with networking ASICs or switch silicon from vendors like Broadcom, Marvell, or Intel (Barefoot) is a plus
Familiarity with networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, Layer 2/3 switching) and optical transceivers
Knowledge of U-Boot, Open Network Install Environment (ONIE)
Exposure to rack-scale management: BMC (OpenBMC), PDU, IPMI, or Redfish
Experience with continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines and automated test infrastructure
Proven experience managing test relationships with ODM/JDM or CM partners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debug skills, with an inherent sense of urgency and accountability
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
150,680 - 225,700, $ per annum
The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
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