System Chip Validation Intern

Job Title

System Chip Validation Intern

Role Summary

Join the Chip Validation team to perform post-silicon system validation of Marvell networking SoCs. The role develops and runs automated validation suites, executes system-level tests, analyzes failures, and collaborates with Architecture, Design, Firmware, and Software teams to ensure silicon quality.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Internship). Target: 2nd/3rd-year B.Sc. or M.Sc. student with at least two years remaining before graduation.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on designing and automating system-level validation for networking switch features and debugging failures across hardware and software.

• Design and implement test plans and validation suites for networking switch features.
• Develop scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (primarily Python).
• Execute validation tests, collect and analyze results, and perform root-cause analysis on system failures.
• Use traffic-generation tools (e.g., Ixia) to create realistic network workloads for validation.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Design, Pre-silicon Validation, Firmware, and Software teams to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Document test procedures, results, and debugging steps clearly and maintainably.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and work habits required for successful internship performance; preferred items listed separately.

• Hands-on automation development experience, especially Python; familiarity with C++ is helpful.
• Experience or strong interest in using traffic-generation tools such as Ixia.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Self-directed, organized approach to documentation and research.
• Candidates may need export-control eligibility; non-U.S. applicants may be subject to export-license review.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with test automation frameworks and large-scale automation workflows.
• Interest or experience in AI-assisted development tools to improve test creation and debugging.
• Exposure to VLSI/chip validation, networking SoCs, or pre-silicon validation methodologies.

Education Requirements

Enrollment as a 2nd/3rd-year B.Sc. or M.Sc. student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; at least two years remaining before graduation.

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.