Principal Validation and Hardware Design Engineer (SerDes)

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

Marvell, a high-speed analog/mixed-signal semiconductor company, is the market leader in high-speed and optical interconnects for communication infrastructure in long-haul, metro and datacenter. We address the bandwidth, capacity and power issues faced by cloud computing, mega data center from 10Gig to multi-hundred-Gig (> 100G) network environments. By leveraging our core competencies in advanced analog circuit design, advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing), packaging and process technologies, Marvell has taken a leadership role in the markets we serve.

The ODSP team within Marvell’s Connectivity Business Group develops advanced products supporting industry leading solutions for the growing datacenter, enterprise, optics, and AI application. As part of the ODSP validation team, you will be working and bringing our cutting-edge products to the market and enable all HyperScaler to scale-up and scale-out.

What You Can Expect

• Lead the generation, review, and refinement of bring-up and validation plans for Marvell’s products.
• Create and review tests plans and prepare test result documents to be shared internally.
• Work with Design, FW, and Validation teams to debug any issues found and find root cause on bugs.
• Guide teams and professional individuals within the Validation team.
• Execute validation plans and contribute to the development of validation strategies through independent decision-making.
• Work closely with direct reports, chip designers, and system engineers to validate and identify bugs in the Marvell’s products rigorously.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability through strong leadership.
• Interact with validation and other functional teams in the U.S. and other locations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with 8+ years or more of relevant work experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years or more of relevant work experience.
• Technical silicon validation experience, preferably in the area of SERDES and high-speed interface design, and experience in system marginality validation.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a project lead.
• Experience in software programming languages development with focus on Python to develop test scripts. Knowledge of mathematical programming such as Matlab is a plus.
• Skilled in reviewing PCB schematics and able to debug PCBs is a major plus.
• Knowledge of wireline communication theory and physical layer specifications such as IEEE 802.3 and Common Electrical Interface is a major plus.
• Knowledge of high-speed I/O, Transceiver, Transmitter, or Receiver is a major plus.
• Detailed, working knowledge of lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, BERTs, etc.) and solid lab techniques.
• Good personal communication skills and a team-working spirit. Hardworking and motivated to be part of a highly competent team.
• Proven leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills and the ability to work in a global team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

150,680 - 225,700, $ 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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