Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Staff 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.

About the Role

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 contribute to several areas of product development and validation including functional, electrical, and system stress. Additional opportunities include the development of software, 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, and PCIe.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and support PCIe and Ethernet initialization firmware within Marvell’s 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and 5+ years of related professional experience OR Master’s 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

Pay

Expected base pay range: $143,400 – $212,230 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 employees at every stage—from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Key pillars include:

• Financial well-being: Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
• Family support: Programs to help balance work and home life
• Mental and physical health: Robust resources to prioritize emotional well-being
• Recognition: Service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones