Firmware Engineer Intern - Winter 2027

Job Title

Firmware Engineer Intern - Winter 2027

Role Summary

Join the ODSP PHY SW team working on Marvell's networking PAM4 DSPs used in data center optical modules. The team owns embedded firmware, customer SDKs, lab test and QA for DSP-based products.

This internship contributes to embedded firmware and test infrastructure used by cloud customers and lab teams, with hands-on involvement across design, implementation, testing and debugging.

Experience Level

Internship / Entry-level. Candidates should be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least 1 year of related coursework.

Responsibilities

Typical tasks the intern will perform:

• Develop embedded C firmware for DSP hardware control.
• Write C and Python test code for utilities, GUIs, regression and simulation infrastructure.
• Take features from concept through design, review, implementation, test and release.
• Work on mission-critical features for cloud customers and support lab validation.
• Debug complex HW/SW issues, identify root causes, and create/follow Jira tickets to resolution.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes (education requirements are listed separately below):

• Curious, driven, and able to learn complex systems.
• Strong programming in C and Python; familiarity with git, Linux, makefiles, gdb, IDEs, and bash is a plus.
• Understanding of software development workflow: issue tracking (Jira), SCM (Git/GitLab), code review, CI (Jenkins), and regression testing.
• Familiarity with computer and processor architecture and how processors interact with memory and peripherals.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (OSI model) with emphasis on PHY through data link layer.
• Experience with MCU/embedded processor environments is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) is a strong plus; ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code.
• Good problem-solving skills and clear verbal and written communication in English.
• May require eligibility for access to export-controlled technology; applicants may be subject to export license review prior to employment.

Education Requirements

Candidate must be currently pursuing a BS (Bachelor's) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. At least 1+ years of related coursework is expected.

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.