Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Staff Engineer

Marvell Technology

Job Location:

Westborough, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 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

The Compute and Custom Solutions (CCS) Business Unit within Marvell develops cutting-edge SOCs and processors in advanced process nodes for some of the largest companies in the world. We develop silicon solutions for the growing data center enterprise wireless and automotive compute markets. As a member of the Post-Silicon Validation team you will have the opportunity to contribute to several areas of product development and validation including functional electrical and system stress. Additional contribution opportunities include the development of SW test plans and utilities to enable customer platforms. The Post-Silicon Validation team develops solutions and validates a range of IO interfaces and functions on multi-core ARM processors including Ethernet RFOE & PCIe

What You Can Expect

Integrate and support PCIe and Ethernet initialization firmware within Marvells SDK
Perform hands-on debugging of I/O interfaces using advanced diagnostic and low-level tools
Develop execute and continuously improve comprehensive validation and test plans
Validate PCIe and Ethernet interfaces and features on new SoCs with a strong focus on failure analysis and root cause identification
Drive issue resolution by performing deep debugging and implementing firmware/software fixes
Support silicon bring-up activities including early-stage platform validation and interface initialization
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware silicon design and system teams to resolve complex system-level issues
Develop robust firmware and supporting tools to enhance test coverage automation and system reliability

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in computer science Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5 years of related professional experience OR Masters degree and/or PhD in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3 years of experience.

Proven hands-on expertise in debugging complex hardware/software interactions
Solid experience in test development validation and execution at system or silicon level
Familiarity with bring-up of new SoCs and low-level initialization flows
Proficiency in C/C and embedded firmware development
Experience using lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes protocol analyzers traffic generators) for debug and validation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PCIe and/or Ethernet protocols and subsystems
Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g. PCIe Gen5/Gen6 100G/200G Ethernet)
Familiarity with Firmware or similar networking/SoC platforms
Automation and scripting experience (Python shell etc.) for test and debug

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

143400 - 212230 $ 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

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 include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back family support programs to help balance work and home life robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. 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.

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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 ...