Senior Staff Post-Silicon Validation 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

The Alaska® P line of PCIe Gen 6 and CXL 3 retimers is built on a 10-year history of Marvell PAM4 technology leadership. Purpose-built to scale data center compute fabrics inside accelerated servers, general-purpose servers, CXL systems and disaggregated infrastructure, the Alaska P PCIe retimer line features best-in-class SerDes performance, ultra-low power dissipation, low latency, and a rich feature set including advanced diagnostics and telemetry.

What You Can Expect

In this role, you will leverage your knowledge in analog/mixed signal design during post-silicon validation, with a focus on electrical characterization and performance verification to ensure the integrity of our data communication solutions

• Characterize and validate PCIe, high speed SerDes IPs and ICs with lab instruments such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, etc.

• Design and develop system hardware and software for electrical characterization, functional validation, and performance analysis.

• Create customizable hardware reference design to ensure consistent and reliable data communication solutions.

• Review industrial standards, propose test methodologies, and create validation plan.

• Document validation result and report issues.

• Work with analog, digital and DSP design teams on issue investigation, performance improvement, and feature enhancement.

• Provide technical support to other functional groups such as production, qualification, and application engineering teams to resolve customer and production related issues.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5+ years of related professional experience.Or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of experience.

• Strong experience in electrical engineering field, particularly in analog and mixed-signal design.

• Experience in high speed SERDES electrical characterization / electrical compliance testing.

• Hands on experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Function Generator, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.

• In-depth knowledge and working experience of PCIe and high speed SerDes technologies is preferred.

• Proficiency in programming language, Python preferred.

• Clear logic thinking and excellent problem-solving skill.

• Strong verbal/written communication and documentation skill.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

127,630 - 191,200, $ 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.


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

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you 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 TAOps@marvell.com.

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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