Principal Engineer

Job Title

Principal Engineer

Role Summary

Senior verification engineer in the Connectivity Business Unit responsible for developing and executing verification environments and test plans for SoC blocks. The role focuses on simulation-based verification (UVM/SystemVerilog), formal verification, debugging, and collaborating with logic designers to achieve coverage and correctness.

Works with cross-functional teams to improve verification flows and deliver robust RTL quality for high-speed connectivity products.

Experience Level

Level: Senior. Typical guideline: BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 6+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include creating verification environments, executing tests, debugging, and collaborating with designers.

• Implement simulation testbenches and verification environments using UVM/SystemVerilog and other HVLs.
• Develop and execute verification test plans to confirm correctness and performance of the design.
• Debug simulation failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with logic designers for test plan development, coverage closure, and gate-level simulations.
• Contribute to establishing and improving verification flows and automation.
• Apply formal verification techniques where applicable to improve design confidence.

Requirements

Key technical and interpersonal requirements. Must-have items first, followed by nice-to-have items.

Must-have:

• Strong background in SoC verification methodology and testbench development using Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM and related HVLs.
• Expertise in Formal Verification.
• Solid verification methodology knowledge: object-oriented approaches, directed/random testing, coverage, and gate-level simulations.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux and scripting (shell, Perl, Python).
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and effective teamwork/interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Ethernet protocols (PCS/MAC/PMA).

Nice-to-have:

• Good programming skills in C++ and ARM assembly.
• Experience with MATLAB for signal processing.
• Working knowledge of DSP related to high-speed interconnects.

Education Requirements

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 6+ years of related experience.

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.