Software Staff Engineer

Company: Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 12, 2025

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 ImpactMarvell Central Engineering (CE) develops Marvell most advanced High-Speed SerDes (HSS) IPs covering multiple applications, Switch, Automotive, Storage, Optics, etc. Acting as the engine to the company, Central Engineering provides the source of power to every business unit in Marvell system. Central System Engineering (CSE) in Central Engineering, independent of other CE functions including DSP algorithm development, circuit design, physical design, packaging, etc., is a function team responsible of validating all Marvell HSS IPs in the lab environment and supporting all Marvell business units for fast and smooth SoC production.What You Can ExpectIn this role you will be part of the Central IP applications team.

• Design and implement the PHY validation framework, focusing on automation, scalability, and modularity to support diverse hardware validation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, validation, and test engineering) to define validation goals, interface requirements, and automation strategies.
• Develop test infrastructure and automation tools to enable efficient, reliable, and repeatable validation workflows.
• Integrate hardware and software systems into the validation framework, including DUTs (Devices Under Test), measurement instruments, data acquisition systems, and test control platforms.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, automated testing, and validation result reporting.
• Monitor system performance and test coverage, identifying opportunities to optimize runtime efficiency and improve failure diagnostics.
• Write clear documentation for framework architecture, test flows, usage guides, and onboarding materials for other engineers.
• Support framework maintainability through version control, issue tracking, modular code practices, and periodic code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices in software engineering and validation methodology.
• Stay current with industry trends in test automation, hardware-software co-validation, and emerging technologies to guide future enhancements.What We're Looking ForMinimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on system-level or hardware-related applications.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, C++, C#, or similar), with a strong understanding of software design principles and test-driven development.
  • Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks or validation infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with PHY-layer concepts, high-speed interfaces, or hardware validation workflows.
  • Hands-on experience working with test equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, logic analyzers, etc.) and integrating them via APIs (e.g., SCPI, VISA, gRPC).
  • Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills in hardware-software interaction environments.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with developing test automation systems in a hardware validation or lab automation environment.
    • Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, MATLAB) and experience processing large sets of test data.
    • Familiarity with hardware bring-up, signal integrity, or post-silicon validation processes.
    • Contributions to establishing coding standards, automation best practices, or system design documentation.Expected Base Pay Range (USD)105,470 - 158,000, $ per annumThe 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 ElementsAt 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 .#LI-JS22

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