Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Role Summary

Work on hardware platforms for coherent digital signal processors (DSPs) used in high-speed optical networks. The role owns board-level architecture, simulation, bring-up, validation, and manufacturability for evaluation and reference platforms.

Onsite role based in Irvine, CA; focused on high-frequency signal integrity, power delivery, and system-level integration for optical connectivity supporting AI and cloud infrastructure.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Senior Staff). The posting requires at least five years of relevant experience in high-speed board-level hardware design.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include owning complex board designs from architecture through validation and driving technical decisions that affect platform performance and delivery.

• Design reference boards and evaluation systems for coherent DSP platforms (high-speed optical transmission).
• Architect, simulate, and characterize high-speed signal paths and interconnects with very high bandwidth requirements.
• Design and simulate power circuits and power distribution networks for high-performance DSPs.
• Translate silicon requirements into complete platform designs, resolving tradeoffs with cross-functional teams.
• Lead board bring-up, debug, and failure analysis; establish initial functionality and corrective actions.
• Develop and execute validation plans; analyze results and document performance and issues.
• Work with PCB layout engineers and suppliers to define placement, stack-ups, routing constraints, and fabrication requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, participate in design reviews, and improve engineering execution to reduce iterations.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required to perform the role.

• Proven ability to independently drive complex hardware designs through development, bring-up, and validation.
• Experience designing systems that include power circuits, analog circuitry, clocking, FPGAs, microprocessors/microcontrollers, memory, Ethernet, and SerDes.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and component library tools such as OrCAD CIS/CIP, Altium, or equivalent.
• Experience with high-frequency signal integrity simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, SIwave, Keysight ADS, or equivalent) and lab characterization (vector network analyzers, TDR).
• Experience with analog and power circuit simulation tools such as PSpice or equivalent.
• Experience working with PCB layout engineers and board manufacturers on placement, layer stack-ups, routing constraints, and fabrication requirements.
• Hands-on expertise in board bring-up, testing, characterization, and failure analysis using multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related lab equipment.
• Ability to correlate simulation results with measured data and implement effective design improvements.
• Clear technical communication, thorough documentation, and effective cross-functional collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. The posting also specifies at least five years of relevant experience in high-speed board-level hardware design.

Expected base pay range (USD): 129,100 - 191,030 per annum.

Reasonable accommodation during the selection process is available; contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com for assistance.

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.