Principal Applications Engineer

About Marvell

Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise cloud and AI automotive 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

Marvell Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Applications Engineer specializing in SerDes IP DSP algorithms and mixed-signal circuit design. This role is critical in driving the successful integration and application of Marvells SerDes IP across various customer platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of high-speed serial interface technologies and a strong background in digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms mixed-signal circuit design bench debug system application and customer support.

What You Can Expect

• Customer Engagement: Work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and provide expert guidance on the integration of Marvells SerDes IP into their systems.
• Technical Support: Provide hands-on technical support during the design development and deployment phases ensuring successful implementation of SerDes IP solutions.
• Design Optimization: Collaborate with internal design teams to optimize SerDes IP performance focusing on DSP algorithms and mixed-signal circuit components to meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
• Problem Solving: Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues related to SerDes IP leveraging deep expertise in both DSP algorithms and mixed-signal design.
• Documentation & Training: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and conduct training sessions for customers and internal teams on SerDes IP features and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including product management design engineering and quality assurance to ensure alignment of product capabilities with customer needs.
• Customer Engagement: Work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and provide expert guidance on the integration of Marvells SerDes IP into their systems.
• Technical Support: Provide hands-on technical support during the design development and deployment phases ensuring successful implementation of SerDes IP solutions.
• Design Optimization: Collaborate with internal design teams to optimize SerDes IP performance focusing on DSP algorithms and mixed-signal circuit components to meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
• Problem Solving: Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues related to SerDes IP leveraging deep expertise in both DSP algorithms and mixed-signal design.
• Documentation & Training: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and conduct training sessions for customers and internal teams on SerDes IP features and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including product management design engineering and quality assurance to ensure alignment of product capabilities with customer needs.

What Were Looking For

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field. Ph.D. is a plus.
• Experience: 8 years of relevant experience in SerDes IP DSP algorithm development and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in SerDes IP and high-speed serial communication protocols (e.g. PCIe Ethernet SATA).
  • Proficient in DSP algorithm design and implementation including equalization filtering and error correction.
  • Extensive experience with mixed-signal circuit design including PLLs ADCs DACs and high-speed analog front-ends.
  • Familiarity with EDA tools for mixed-signal design and verification (e.g. Cadence Synopsys).
  • Experience with lab equipment for signal integrity analysis and debugging (e.g. oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers).
  • Experience in creating and performing validation test cases/scripts and generating reports.
  • Expertise in Ethernet and PCIe protocol system design and application. Proficient in Ethernet and PCIe electrical compliance test measurements.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

143200 - 214500 $ per annum

The successful candidates 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.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

At Marvell we offer a total compensation package with a base bonus and and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off 401k plus a year-end shutdown floating holidays paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial Ask your recruiter during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at .

Interview Integrity

As part of our commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (e.g. transcription apps real-time answer generators like ChatGPT CoPilot or note-taking bots) during interviews.

Our interviews are designed to assess your personal experience thought process and communication skills in real-time. If a candidate uses such tools during an interview they will be disqualified from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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