Staff System Design Engineer

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.; California, Santa Clara (MO, CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Hardware and Silicon Validation Staff Engineer to contribute to the development of high-speed networking technologies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions, ensuring product quality through rigorous post-silicon validation. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced electrical parameters and contribute to system-level hardware design. Join a team where your expertise will directly influence the future of high-speed data infrastructure, and enjoy a competitive salary package along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

401k

Flexible time off

Paid volunteer time

Bonuses

Equity options

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in hardware validation.
• Strong knowledge in analog/mixed-signal and high-speed PHY/Serdes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with teams to develop next-gen high-speed networking PHY Serdes IP/ICs.
• Analyze data from bench testing to ensure product quality.

Skills

Post-Si Validation

Stress & PVT testing

Analog/mixed-signal knowledge

High-speed PHY/Serdes understanding

Python programming

Matlab programming

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analysis and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's/PhD in related fields

Tools

Python

Matlab

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

PHY transceivers, high speed line cards, and AEC DSPs

The Alaska portfolio of PHY transceivers, high-speed line cards, and DSPs for active electrical cables (AECs) offers optimized form factors, multiple port and cable options, efficient power consumption, and simple plug-and-play functionality.

What You Can Expect

As a Hardware and Silicon Validation Staff Engineer at Marvell, you'll be helping to deliver high bandwidth over long distances.

1. Contribute as system engineering team, engage with functional teams such as digital, analog, firmware, to develop Marvell's next-gen high-speed networking PHY Serdes IP/ICs.
2. Work independently and collaboratively in the post-silicon validation team, to collect and analyze large data from bench testing and drive tuning parameters in silicon to ensure product quality.
3. Characterize electrical parameters and building blocks such as Tx jitters, CDR loops, CTLE, PLL, etc.
4. Tune internal circuitries such as peaking, bandwidth, FIFO, and adaptation algorithms to optimize product operating margins under stressed PVT conditions.
5. Involve in system-level hardware design (PCB schematics) and collaborate with SI and layout teams to build engineering boards.
6. Create, maintain, and own bench automation libraries (Python) for various products.
7. As part of the system engineering team, your ideas and work will have a direct impact on the company's products.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 3-5 years of professional experience, or Master's/PhD with 2-3 years of experience.

• Experience in Post-Si Validation, Stress & PVT testing is required.
• Strong analog/mixed-signal knowledge.
• Solid understanding of modern high-speed PHY/Serdes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, etc.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good analysis and problem-solving skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range is $102,880 - $154,100 per annum, determined based on skills, experience, and location. Additional compensation includes bonuses and equity. We also offer health and financial benefits, flexible time off, 401k, paid volunteer time, and more. For questions about benefits, please ask during the interview.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations during the process, contact [e-mail].