System Validation Senior Staff Engineer

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, 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

We are looking for a System Level Electrical Validation Engineer to join our Marvell Switch Group. In this role, you will be a key member of team that responsible for the validation of high bandwidth Ethernet switching ASICs.

What You Can Expect

• Execute and develop comprehensive functional testing of high-bandwidth Ethernet switching silicon systems to verify proper behavior, adherence to required specifications, and performance across all spec-defined conditions.
• Drive the debug of complex switching silicon and system platforms with a strong emphasis on Layer-1 issues, including link-up flows, state-of-the-art SerDes, signal integrity, link stability, and analog front-end behavior.
• Work closely with software developers, hardware design engineers, architects, and operations teams to investigate system-level issues and accelerate root-cause identification.
• Stay current with modern automation tools, validation methodologies, and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance existing validation flows and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Requirements:
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Optics, or related fields.
• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Experience with automation and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes and equalization techniques.
• 5+ years' experience with High-Speed I/O testing, debugging, and validation.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of automated systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Advantages:
• Experience with Electro-Optic systems.
• Deep understanding of L1/L2 Ethernet layers and standards.
• Knowledge of Memory, PCIe, and Ethernet systems interfaces.
• Hands-on test and validation experience of analog/digital and signal/power integrity using lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, BERT analyzers, TDR/VNA, etc.
• Familiarity with board CAD tools, including Cadence and Allegro.


This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.


Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers ↗ (external site) page.

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.

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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