System Validation Senior Staff Engineer

Job title: System Validation Senior Staff Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a System Level Electrical Validation Engineer to join Marvell's Switch Group. In this role you will be a key member of the team responsible for validating high bandwidth Ethernet switching ASICs, ensuring correct behavior, compliance with specifications, and robust performance across defined conditions.

What You'll Do

• Execute and develop comprehensive functional testing of high-bandwidth Ethernet switching silicon systems to verify proper behavior and performance across all spec-defined conditions.
• Drive debugging of complex switching silicon and system platforms with emphasis on Layer-1 issues, including link up flows, SerDes, signal integrity, link stability, and analog front-end behavior.
• Collaborate with software developers, hardware design engineers, architects, and operations teams to investigate system-level issues and accelerate root cause identification.
• Stay current with modern automation tools, validation methodologies, and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance existing validation flows and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience with automation and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes, equalization technique.
• 5+ years’ experience with High Speed IO testing, debugging and validation.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of automated systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Advantages: Deep understanding of L1/L2 Ethernet layers and standards; Memory, PCIe and Ethernet systems interfaces knowledge; Hands-on test and validation experience of analog/digital & signal/power integrity using lab equipment such as: high speed oscilloscopes, BERT analyzer, TDR/VNA, etc.; Familiar with board CAD tools including Cadence & Allegro.

Nice to Have

• Deep understanding of L1/L2 Ethernet layers and standards.
• Memory, PCIe and Ethernet system interfaces knowledge.
• Hands-on test and validation experience of analog/digital & signal/power integrity using lab equipment such as: high speed oscilloscopes, BERT analyzer, TDR/VNA.
• Familiar with board CAD tools including Cadence & Allegro.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and great benefits, with a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us.