DSP Systems Architect

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned DSP engineer to design and simulate advanced architectures for high-speed communication systems. This role involves hands-on work in a fast-paced lab environment, where you will develop behavioral models and build link test beds for next-generation products. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in digital signal processing and a strong background in high-speed data protocols. Join a team where your contributions will drive transformative technologies and shape the future of data infrastructure, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible time off

401k

Year-end shutdown

Floating holidays

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DSP and high-speed communication systems.
• Hands-on experience with RF/optic components and lab test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate DSP architectures for both analog and digital designs.
• Develop behavioral modeling of mixed-signal circuit designs for transceivers.
• Build link test bed in lab for next-gen product development.

Skills

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

High-speed serial data protocols (NRZ/PAM4)

Communication system modeling (Matlab, C, Python)

High-speed RF/optic components

Signal integrity

Clock and Data Recovery (CDR)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

BERT

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell's product portfolio addresses applications from Hyperscale data center interconnects to industrial PHYs, reaching speeds of 1.6Tb/s, and covering diverse media types spanning Optical fibers and High speed coaxial cables to shielded and unshielded twisted pair cables. The underlying core technologies that enable these products are state of the art of equalization techniques like Maximum likelihood sequence estimation, timing synchronization, cross talk and echo cancellation techniques, error control coding techniques such as LDPC, product and concatenated codes, combined with architectural and circuit innovations to enable low power high speed implementation of these complex algorithms.

What You Can Expect

• Design and simulate DSP architectures, define key capabilities, performance requirements and drive specifications for both analog and digital designers.
• Perform research activities in digital signal processing for SerDes and optical channels.
• Develop/perform behavioral modeling of mixed-signal circuit designs for transceivers.
• Build link test bed in lab for next gen product development and supporting high priority customer request.
• Provide guidance on test plans for lab characterization once design comes back from fab.
• Participate in chip lab bring up. Should be comfortable working in a fast paced lab environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience OR Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledgeable about the common high-speed serial data protocols NRZ/PAM4 and system standards.
• Knowledgeable about typical optical components used in communication systems, including lasers/modulators/filters/photodetectors/TIAs.
• Hands on experience with high speed RF/optic components in lab, and test equipment such as oscilloscope/BERT/VNA/spectrum analyzer.
• Experience in high-speed DSP, especially FFE/DFE, Clock and Data Recovery (CDR)
• Strong experience in communication system modeling in Matlab, C and/or Python.
• Experience with either direct-detect/intensity modulated or coherent optical communication is a plus.
• Experience with signal integrity and ADC based wireline transceiver is a plus.
• Team player, willing to take on a variety of projects, good listening skills, self-motivated.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

154,240 - 231,000, $ per annum

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at [e-mail].

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