Silicon Validation Staff Engineer
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Silicon Validation Staff Engineer
Role Summary
Join the Hardware and Silicon Validation team responsible for analog validation of amplifiers, silicon photonics validation, upper electronic measurements and support for the coherent digital signal programming unit. The team validates components used in high-bandwidth optical-electronic systems for internal and external customers.
The role focuses on bare-metal embedded software development and silicon validation to verify functionality, performance, throughput and power of SoC/SSD blocks.
Experience Level
Level: Senior. Experience guidance from the posting: Bachelor's degree holders are expected to have ~3–5 years of professional experience; Master's degree holders ~2–3 years.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include development, execution and debugging of validation software and tests, coordination with cross-functional teams, and producing test documentation and results.
- Develop, port, execute and debug bare-metal software for multiple SSD/SoC blocks.
- Create, maintain and improve code to support new features and standards used in validation.
- Design and implement tests to measure functionality, performance, throughput and power of SoC/SSD blocks.
- Work closely with Design, Firmware and Validation teams to debug failures and identify root causes.
- Create and review test plans and prepare test results and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, practical lab experience and professional abilities required for the role.
- Strong C/C++ software development skills and embedded software experience.
- Experience with Linux and basic understanding of ARM/RISC microprocessor or SoC architecture.
- Proven debug skills for embedded systems and silicon validation environments.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as emulators, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Ability to manage time across multiple priorities and work across engineering disciplines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of DDR, SPI, PCIe, NVMe is a plus.
- Understanding of performance, throughput and power measurement approaches for SoC/SSD blocks is beneficial.
- May require eligibility to access export-controlled technology; candidates could be subject to export license review prior to employment.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering with approximately 3–5 years professional experience, or Master's degree in Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering with approximately 2–3 years professional experience. The posting also specifies an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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.
