Staff FPGA/Firmware Design Engineer
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Staff FPGA/Firmware Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and develop FPGA logic, firmware, and board-level subsystems to support chip test infrastructure within Central Engineering. The role involves FPGA architecture, hardware board development, lab testing, prototype bring-up, and collaboration with firmware and software teams.
Work closely with PCB and system engineers to validate designs and support chip bring-up for data center and related products.
Experience Level
Senior — typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience in data communication systems or a similar field.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include:
- Architect and develop FPGA logic and integrate common code blocks.
- Simulate FPGA designs and achieve timing closure.
- Validate FPGA designs and perform board- and FPGA-level debugging.
- Collaborate with firmware and software teams to implement system-level diagnostics.
- Bring up and test prototypes; develop and execute test plans.
- Perform and lead laboratory debug of hardware and FPGA issues.
- Contribute to formal design processes, including requirements management and documentation.
Requirements
Required technical skills and experience:
- Proficiency in FPGA architecture, design, modelling, simulation, and verification.
- Expertise in Verilog; SystemVerilog and VHDL are pluses.
- Experience with FPGA toolflows such as Vivado and with simulation/verification tools.
- Experience with serial buses (I2C, I3C, SPI, MDIO, PMBUS) and parallel interfaces (APB, AXI).
- Strong knowledge of high-speed design methodologies and synchronous digital design techniques.
- Experience with logic-level interfaces of service processors.
- Proficiency with CAD/layout tools such as Cadence, Concept, Allegro and constraint-driven design methodologies.
- Working knowledge of circuit design and layout techniques (analog, digital, programmable logic, microcontrollers).
- Scripting skills (shell, TCL, Python) and familiarity with Windows environments.
- Experience working on teams of FPGA designers; strong communication and leadership skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering (CE) or Electrical Engineering (EE) is required; Master's degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering preferred. No certifications or explicit equivalent-experience language specified.
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.
