Design Verification Intern
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Design Verification Intern
Role Summary
Work on design verification for high-speed SerDes and multi-protocol PHY IP within the AMS COMPHY team. The role focuses on verifying IP blocks before tape-out using industry verification methodology on silicon-bound projects.
This is a hands-on internship to build verification skills, learn modern DV flows, and contribute to product-quality closure.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship; suited for students currently pursuing a degree and expected to graduate in 2027 or 2028.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include creating and executing verification tests, improving coverage, and supporting debug and closure activities.
- Read and understand design specifications; help create test and coverage plans.
- Study existing coverage groups and test cases; write new tests including constrained-random tests.
- Run simulations, analyze block behavior, and debug failures.
- Work toward coverage improvement and closure.
- Contribute to improvements in DV strategy, flows, and verification scripts.
- Collaborate with design engineers and document verification results.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and abilities for the role; degree expectations are listed separately under Education Requirements.
- Familiarity with Verilog and SystemVerilog.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze simulation failures.
- Good English communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Willingness to learn verification methodology and work on real silicon projects.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of UVM.
- Experience with scripting (Python, Perl) and a Linux working environment.
- Understanding of digital design fundamentals and mixed-signal design concepts.
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical & Computer Engineering (expected graduation 2027 or 2028).
About the Company
Company: Marvell Technology
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.
