Firmware Engineer Intern BACHELOR'S Degree
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Marvell
Marvells 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
Marvells firmware engineering teams span multiple cutting-edge domains giving you the opportunity to work on technologies that power next-generation cloud AI storage and networking solutions. Firmware engineers may contribute to secure high-performance firmware for compute and custom ASIC platforms embedded software for SSDs or trusted firmware stacks for hardware security modules. Other teams focus on networking innovation developing tools and firmware for dynamic services or creating embedded solutions for high-speed PAM4 DSP chips and optical communication links. Across all groups youll collaborate with hardware and software engineers to deliver robust scalable solutions that enable Marvells leadership in data infrastructure.What You Can Expect
As a Firmware Engineer Intern at Marvell you could:
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware for advanced hardware platforms including data center AI devices SSD controllers DSP networking chips and high-speed PAM4 DSPs.
- Design and implement device drivers and firmware features for communication protocols (SPI I2C I3C UART MDIO PCIe NVMe) and RTOS-based systems.
- Participate in full product lifecycle: concept design implementation testing validation and release to customers.
- Create and enhance automation scripts (Python shell bash) for testing failure analysis workflows and infrastructure management.
- Develop provisioning software and trusted firmware stacks to enable advanced security features for SoCs including cryptography and secure protocols (TLS/SSL IPSec).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hardware System QA Customer Solutions) for integration debugging and performance optimization.
- Design and execute unit system and integration tests including regression planning and continuous integration (Jenkins).
- Support lab testing and data analysis including tool development for debugging proof-of-concept preparation and customer documentation.
- Work on mission-critical features for top-tier cloud customers and gain exposure to DSP concepts (Equalizers Filters) and networking fundamentals (Ethernet TCP/IP OSI model).
- Debug complex hardware/software issues drive root cause analysis and manage fixes through issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira).
What Were Looking For
- Currently pursuing a BACHELORS degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or other related fields with an anticipated graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2027
- Strong problem-solving verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Python and/or C
- Comfortable working in Windows or Linux-based development environments
- Understanding of computer architecture networking fundamentals (OSI model TCP/IP) and/or embedded systems
Knowledge or experience with any of the following technical skills:
- Git GitHub or Gerrit
- Linux Makefiles GDB IDEs and bash scripting
- ARM CPU RISC-V TrustZone Caliptra or Trusted Firmware
- RTOS architecture device drivers and communication protocols (SPI I2C I3C UART USB PCIe MDIO)
- Security protocols (IPSec TLS/SSL SPDM digital certificates cryptography)
- DSP concepts (Equalizers Filters ADC DAC FFE DFE)
- Python/bash scripting Jenkins CI and software regression planning
- GUI development lab automation and customer SDKs
- Ethernet SERDES Switches and Routers
- Unit testing system integration and debugging tools
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
27 - 55 $ per hour.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
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through lifes most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being family support mental and physical health and recognition. Highlights for our interns: medical dental and vision coverage perks and discounts robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being and paid holidays. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates. We look forward to sharing more with you 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
To support fair and authentic hiring practices candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record assist with or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience thought process and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification 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.
#LI-JY1Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Robotics
- Arm
- Firmware
- Debugging
- C/C++
- Zigbee
- OS Kernels
- Signal Processing
- Ethernet
- Assembly
- Internet Of Things
About Company
Designed for your current needs and future ambitions, Marvell delivers the data infrastructure technology transforming tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures for the better.
