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Principle Validation and Hardware Design Engineer

Marvell
Santa Clara, CA
On-siteUSD 150,680 - 225,700 / year

About this role

About the Role Lead the validation efforts for Marvell's high-speed SERDES and interface products as part of the ODSP validation team. You will develop bring-up and validation plans, collaborate with Design, FW, and Validation teams, and drive robust debugging and root-cause analysis to ensure scalable, reliable products for datacenter applications.

What You'll Do

  • Lead generation, review, and refinement of bring-up and validation plans for Marvell’s products.
  • Create and review test plans and prepare test result documents.
  • Work with Design, FW, and Validation teams to debug issues and determine root cause.
  • Guide teams and professionals 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 Marvell’s products.
  • 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 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant 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. Matlab knowledge 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.

Nice to Have

  • MATLAB proficiency.
  • Experience reviewing PCB schematics and debugging PCBs.
  • Familiarity with IEEE 802.3 and Common Electrical Interface.
  • Knowledge of high-speed I/O, Transceiver technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: USD 150,680 – 225,700 per year.
  • Benefits emphasize 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, robust mental health resources, and a recognition and service awards program.

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