DSP Systems Engineering Roles

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.

This is an existing vacancy.

Your Team Your Impact

What You Can Expect

• DSP & System-Level Modeling (C/C)

  • Develop behavioral and functional models of key SerDes and D2D DSP blocks including adaptation loops timing recovery and receiver signal processing functions.

  • Implement DSP algorithms and prototypes in C/C with Python for configuration automation and visualization.

  • Build parameterized system-level models to support architecture evaluation for SerDes up to 448G.

• Simulation-Level Debug & Analysis

• Perform simulation-level analysis across DSP channel and system blocks to isolate issues and unexpected behaviors.

  • Reproduce complex edge cases and support other DSP and RTL engineers with algorithm-level root-cause analysis.

  • Correlate silicon/lab observations with system-model predictions to accelerate debug and refinement.

• System and Channel Modeling

  • Integrate S-parameters jitter/noise sources device impairments and IBIS-AMI elements into unified system simulations.

  • Support and expand scikit-rf-based and ADS-based TDR/TDT/SBR pipelines for channel characterization and documentation.

  • Evaluate higher-order PAM performance under real-world signal integrity constraints.

• Architecture & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with other DSP engineers to convert conceptual ideas and algorithmic approaches into executable C/C models.

  • Provide evidence-backed insights in early-phase development to de-risk DSP and RTL implementations.

• Silicon Bring-Up & Validation Support

  • Use system models to debug silicon performance gaps timing issues equalization behaviors and adaptation anomalies.

  • Create simulation scenarios that mirror lab conditions to accelerate bring-up.

  • Provide validation and AE teams with modeling-based analysis and recommendations.

• Automation & Tool Development

  • Develop reusable C/C and Python modules for parameter sweeps batch simulations data pipelines and visualization dashboards.

  • Contribute to Marvells world class internal system simulator enabling reproducible modeling workflows across teams.

What Were Looking For

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Applied Physics or related field

• 512 years of industry experience in DSP high-speed communications embedded firmware or system modeling

• Strong C/C programming background with proven delivery in areas such as:

  • DSP algorithm implementation

  • Embedded/firmware or device-driver development

  • High-performance numerical code

• Strong debug skills across models algorithms and system layers

  • Solid understanding of DSP fundamentals high-speed I/O concepts and SerDes architectures up to 448G

• Proficiency in Python for modeling automation and analysis

  • Data aggregation and analysis with tools like Python pandas and NumPy

• Experience correlating simulation results with lab/silicon measurements

• Able to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment with proactive tendencies strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IBIS-AMI model development or integration

• Familiarity with COM StatEye or similar statistical SerDes modeling frameworks

• Experience with Keysight ADS for channel modeling SI analysis or DSP blocks

• Understanding of mixed-signal impairments (PLL/DLL jitter/noise modeling)

• Experience with DSP-RTL co-simulation or time-interleaved ADC architecture

• Background building simulation frameworks used in DSP RTL or firmware environments

• Experience delivering production utilizing AI tools like Cursor

• A portfolio of personal projects highlighting a passion for engineering software development (in GitHub or other) and AI tools

Expected Base Pay Range (CAD)

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration transparency and inclusivity. Were dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what its like to work at Marvell visit our Careers page.

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.

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.

Marvell may employ artificial intelligence technologies to assist in the evaluation of job applications. All application reviews include meaningful human involvement and no hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of automated processing.