System Validation Senior Staff Engineer

Job Title

System Validation Senior Staff Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Marvell Switch Group as a system-level electrical validation engineer responsible for validating high-bandwidth Ethernet switching ASICs and system platforms. The role focuses on functional testing, root-cause debug of Layer‑1 issues (SerDes, signal integrity, link stability), and cross-functional collaboration to resolve system-level defects.

Work includes developing automated validation flows, executing lab test campaigns, and improving test methodologies to ensure product performance and specification compliance.

Experience Level

Senior - requires 10+ years of related professional experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include design and execution of validation tests and driving hardware/software debug.

• Develop and execute comprehensive functional tests for high-bandwidth Ethernet switching systems to verify behavior and performance against specifications.
• Drive debug of complex switching silicon and system platforms, emphasizing Layer‑1 issues: link-up flows, SerDes, signal integrity, link stability, and analog front-end behavior.
• Collaborate with software developers, hardware designers, architects, and operations teams to investigate system-level issues and accelerate root-cause identification.
• Design and improve automation and validation methodologies using modern tools to increase efficiency and test coverage.
• Perform hands-on lab validation using high-speed oscilloscopes, BERT analyzers, TDR/VNA, and other test equipment for signal and power integrity measurements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, experience, and attributes.

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in high-speed I/O validation, debugging, and system-level testing.
• Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C#) and experience with automation and data-analysis tools.
• Deep understanding of high-speed SerDes and equalization techniques.
• 5+ years of hands-on High-Speed I/O testing and validation experience.
• Experience with Memory, PCIe, and Ethernet system interfaces.
• Familiarity with board CAD tools such as Cadence and Allegro.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and effective cross-functional communication.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled technology; applicants may be subject to an export license review prior to employment.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with electro-optic systems.
• Deep knowledge of L1/L2 Ethernet layers and standards.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Optics, or a related technical field is required (as stated in the posting).

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.