Functional Validation Intern, BS - Summer 2027
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Functional Validation Intern, BS - Summer 2027
Role Summary
Internship on the Custom Cloud Solutions Hardware Validation team focused on functional validation and bring-up of data center ASIC/SoC platforms. The role works in a hardware lab to run tests, collect data, and support debug across high-speed interfaces and complex platform environments.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for students currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree; intended for candidates with relevant coursework or project experience. Expected graduation: Fall 2027 – Summer 2028.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist engineers with silicon validation and system bring-up tasks. Primary responsibilities include:
- Execute functional validation test cases and document results.
- Collect and analyze test data; assist in root-cause investigations.
- Write and run automation or test scripts (Python, C, or similar) to streamline validation workflows.
- Use standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to assist with signal analysis and debugging.
- Collaborate with design, firmware, and validation teams to reproduce and debug hardware or protocol-level issues.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes; preferred items listed separately.
- Basic understanding of digital logic, computer architecture, or hardware design principles (coursework or projects).
- Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language (Python, C, or similar).
- Comfort working in a hands-on lab environment and willingness to learn lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document findings clearly and work in a team.
- Ability to follow instructions and work under guidance of senior engineers during bring-up and validation tasks.
Nice-to-have:
- Coursework or project experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, CXL).
- Exposure to hardware bring-up, FPGA/ASIC design, or embedded systems through projects or internships.
- Experience with version control (Git) and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028. (Internship-level academic enrollment is required.)
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.
