Hardware & Silicon Validation Principal Engineer

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.

About the Role

The Custom Cloud Solutions (CCS) Hardware Validation Group is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of next generation data center ASIC and SoC products spanning a diverse portfolio that includes cloud infrastructure, AI accelerators, network processors, NICs, custom ASICs, SSD controllers, CXL devices, and domain specific accelerators. The team owns end-to-end hardware validation, working across the product lifecycle from early silicon bring-up through system-level qualification. Our scope includes functional hardware validation, electrical characterization, high-speed SERDES validation, and system/platform validation, all executed in advanced, fully instrumented hardware labs. The group validates complex, high-performance silicon and platforms across a wide range of critical technologies and interfaces, including Memory Subsystems (DDR, HBM, memory controllers), High-Speed Interconnects (PCIe, Ethernet, CPRI, PAM4/NRZ), D2D interconnects, Storage and IO (Flash and NVMe, SSD controllers, USB), and System and Platform testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive validation plans for SoCs, ASICs, or custom IP blocks.
• Execute post-silicon validation, including functional testing, performance characterization, and stress testing.
• Measure and analyze silicon performance across workloads and operating conditions.
• Work with architecture and design teams to define validation coverage and test strategies.
• Bring up first silicon in the lab, including power-on, boot, and subsystem initialization.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and on-chip debug tools to identify and root-cause issues.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and software teams to drive fixes and verify solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 5-10 years of experience.
• Experience validating CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, SoCs, or custom ASICs.
• Strong understanding of digital logic, computer architecture, and SoC subsystems.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet is preferable.
• Experience with pre-silicon environments (simulation, emulation, FPGA prototyping).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for automation.
• Experience with C/C++ for low-level test development.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, drivers, and hardware-software interaction.
• Strong analytical and debugging instincts.
• Clear communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous hardware development cycles.
• Curiosity and a passion for understanding how complex silicon systems behave.

Pay

Expected base pay range: $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.

Benefits

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage—from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include:

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year lookback.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.