Marvell is seeking a System Level Electrical Validation Engineer and Tech Lead for its Switching Group. This role involves developing, implementing, and analyzing silicon/system validation in an environment mimicking actual system conditions. Key responsibilities include designing and building scalable validation test infrastructure, encompassing hardware setups, software frameworks, and automation tools, with a strong emphasis on high-speed I/O and SERDES validation.

Must Have

• 5-20 years of experience in silicon/system electrical validation.
• Design and build scalable validation test infrastructure.
• Scripting skills (Python, Perl).
• High-speed I/O (SerDes) post-silicon validation.
• Strong analytical and system-level debugging skills.
• Hands-on analog/digital & signal/power integrity validation.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERT, TDR/VNA, Network analyzer).
• Strong understanding of high-speed SERDES, equalization, and PCIe protocols.
• Experience with High Speed IO testing, debugging, and system bring-up.

Good to Have

• Experience in definition and implementation of validation automation test infrastructure.
• Capable of implementing hardware test automation.
• Understanding of L1/L2 Ethernet layers and standards.
• Working knowledge of PCIe interface and characterization.
• Working knowledge and experience on Ethernet and/or SAS/SATA SERDES.
• Extensive knowledge of physical and protocol levels (PIPE I/F, PCS, MAC) of high-speed interfaces.
• Working knowledge of board design, schematics, and layout.
• Knowledge in SERDES modeling techniques.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Great benefits
• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment
• Tools and resources for success
• Opportunities for growth and development

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

We are looking for a System Level Electrical Validation Engineer and Tech Lead to be a key member of the validation team in our Switching Group, you will develop, implement, and analyze the execution and results of the silicon/system validation as done on a system engineered to be as similar as possible to an actual system environment.

What You Can Expect

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields. 5-20 years of related professional experience in silicon/system electrical validation. Design and build scalable validation test infrastructure, including hardware setups, software frameworks, and automation tools. Experience with scripting skills in one or more scripting/programming languages, Python is advantage. Experience with high speed I/O (SerDes) post silicon validation is advantage. Understanding of L1/L2 Ethernet layers and standards is advantage. Strong analytical and system level problem - debugging/solving skills and with lab experience. Hand-on test and validation experience of analog/digital & signal/power integrity using lab equipment such as: high speed oscilloscopes, BERT analyzer, TDR/VNA, etc.

Advantages:

• Experience in definition and implementation a validation automation test infrastructure from the definition phase , requirements till the implementation.
• Capable of implementing hardware test automation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 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 interface and characterization.

• Working knowledge and experience on Ethernet and/or SAS/SATA SERDES is a definite plus.

• 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; able to read board schematics and board layout.

• Knowledge in SERDES modeling techniques Working experience with Perl or Python

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. 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. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

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.

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.

Export Control Notice

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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