DSP Architecture Engineer

Job Title

DSP Architecture Engineer

Role Summary

The DSP Architecture Engineer will design and validate DSP architectures and algorithms for high-speed serial-link transceivers used in electrical and optical datacenter and AI communications. The role sits in an R&D team responsible for next-generation SerDes developments and requires collaboration with analog, digital and firmware teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Staff-level role indicated). Advanced degree expected; 2–5 years of DPS architecture/algorithm experience is noted as a plus.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and simulate DSP architectures and define key capabilities and performance requirements.
• Develop and simulate DSP algorithms and behavioral models for mixed-signal SerDes and optical channels.
• Drive specifications and collaborate with analog and digital designers to ensure implementable circuit architectures.
• Perform R&D activities to optimize performance for 100G+ per lane data rates.
• Participate in cross-functional bring-up, validation, and optimization activities with firmware teams.

Requirements

Technical must-haves and preferred skills (degree requirements are listed separately under Education Requirements):

• Must-have: Deep understanding of digital communication and signal processing theory.
• Must-have: Strong experience in communication system modeling and simulation.
• Must-have: Proficient programming skills in Matlab and/or Python; experience with C/C++ is expected.
• Must-have: Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate design requirements to analog/digital engineers.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of optical communication systems.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in high-speed DSP and Clock and Data Recovery (CDR).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with digital implementation of DSP algorithms.

Education Requirements

Master's degree and/or PhD in Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. The posting also notes 2–5 years of experience with DSP architecture and algorithm development is appreciated.

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.