Principal Validation Engineer Jobs in California

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 PCIe Gen 6, Gen 7 and High-speed Serdes product lines are built on a 10-year plus 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, they 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

Complete responsibility for PCIe/Serdes PHY Validation in post-silicon environment.
Defining, documenting, executing and reporting the overall PHY validation/test plan for Marvell storage devices.

- Lead electrical validation of high-speed signal product.

Lab-based silicon bring-up and unit test execution focused on Physical and PCS layer hardware and firmware functionality, while also extending to the protocol layer of the stack.
Perform high speed signal validation and analysis using various test equipment to measure Eye diagram/Jitter/BER.
Analyze and debug issues on Phy protocol of storage interface (PCIe, Ethernet)
Troubleshoot failing tests with diagnostics, software tools, hardware analyzers, oscilloscopes, meters, logic/protocol analyzers.
Leading collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues Work with cross-functional teams and external vendors to debug any post-silicon and/or customer issues.
Work closely with customers to address design issue and debug failure cases

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 8+ years of related professional experience OR Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience.
Strong understanding of high-speed SERDES, equalization technique and PCIe protocols.
5+ years experience with High Speed IO testing, debugging and validation
Strong lab skills with hands on experience, in system bring up, system testing and debug.
In-depth working knowledge of test equipment used for SERDES characterization (Scope, BERT, Network analyzer, etc.).
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred/Plus:
Working knowledge of PCIe and/or SerDes electrical characterization.
Extensive knowledge of the physical and protocol levels (PIPE I/F, PCS, MAC) of one or more common high-speed interfaces is an asset.
Working knowledge of board design including schematic design and PCB layout for high speed Serdes

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.

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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