Principal Engineer, Hardware & Silicon Validation

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
paid time off, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Westborough
May 27, 2025
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 Impact The Compute and Custom Solutions (CCS) Business Unit within Marvell develops cutting-edge SOCs and processors in advanced process nodes for some of the largest companies in the world. We develop silicon solutions for the growing data center, enterprise, wireless, and automotive compute markets. As a member of the Post-Silicon Validation team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to several areas of product development and validation including functional, electrical, and system stress. Additional contribution opportunities include the development of SW, test plans, and utilities to enable customer platforms. The Post-Silicon Validation team develops solutions and validates a range of IO interfaces and functions on multi-core ARM processors including DDR5, Ethernet, RFOE, PCIe, USB, eMMC, and more. What You Can Expect Integrate and support PCIe/Ethernet initialization Firmware within Marvell's SDK. Use diagnostic tools to debug the IO interface Develop and execute validation test plan Validate PCIe/Ethernet interface and features on new SOCs. Develop software and FW solutions Support bring-up activities and PCIe/Ethernet initialization development for new products. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and 10-5 years of related professional experience. Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience. Programming Experience in C/C++, (python scripting is a plus) Understanding of computer architecture. Debugging and analytical skills Exposure to PCIe Gen3 and above (CXL is a plus). Exposure to Linux Kernel Builds. Exposure to Network Testing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. #LI-TM1 Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 160,900 - 238,100, $ 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 At 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 TAOps@marvell.com. #LI-TT1