Hardware & Silicon Validation Principal Engineer

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 Custom Cloud Solutions (CCS) Hardware Validation Group is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of next generation data center ASIC and SoC products spanning a diverse portfolio that includes cloud infrastructure, AI accelerators, network processors, NICs, custom ASICs, SSD controllers, CXL devices, and domain specific accelerators.

The team owns end to end hardware validation, working across the product lifecycle from early silicon bring up through system level qualification. Our scope includes functional hardware validation, electrical characterization, high speed SERDES validation, and system/platform validation, all executed in advanced, fully instrumented hardware labs. The group validates complex, high performance silicon and platforms across a wide range of critical technologies and interfaces, including Memory Subsystems (DDR, HBM, memory controllers), High Speed Interconnects (PCIe, Ethernet, CPRI, PAM4/NRZ), D2D interconnects, Storage, and IO (Flash and NVME, SSD controllers, USB) and System and Platform testing.

What You Can Expect

• Own and lead the overall validation strategy and execution for hardware platforms, SoCs, or subsystems from early bring‑up through production release.
• Define validation architectures, test plans, and coverage metrics aligned to product requirements and standards (PCIe/PCI-SIG, IEEE Ethernet, JEDEC DDR).
• Lead post‑silicon bring‑up, functional validation, stress testing, and corner‑case validation across PVT conditions.
• Lead board bring-up, system integration, link training, and protocol validation (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR).
• Own root-cause analysis and corrective action for complex cross-domain issues involving SoC, PHY, firmware, and board.
• Act as the technical point of contact for key customers through qualification, deployment, and post-FCS support.
• Lead debug war rooms, provide workarounds, and deliver clear technical reports and best-practice guidelines.
• Conduct customer trainings on protocols, validation workflows, and issue triage.
• Partner with SoC/ASIC, PHY, Firmware/Software, Diagnostics, System Architecture, Manufacturing/CM, Program Management, and Field/Apps.
• Align validation plans and risk mitigation with program schedules, quality objectives, and customer commitments.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned Hardware Validation Architect to lead end-to-end validation of complex systems—including functional, electrical, board-level, production/qualification, and customer engagement—for high-performance networking and compute platforms. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on expertise across PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5) subsystems and thrives in cross-functional environments spanning silicon, firmware, system, and manufacturing. This role is both technical and customer-facing, responsible for defining strategy, building validation frameworks, ensuring quality at scale, and guiding customers through deployment and issue resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading hardware or post‑silicon validation efforts for complex SoCs, ASICs, boards, or systems through multiple product cycles. Experience with production test development, manufacturing qualification, and failure analysis (FA/PA).
• Hands‑on expertise validating high‑speed interfaces such as DDR (DDR4/DDR5), HBM, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of SoC architecture, hardware–software interactions, and system‑level dependencies.
• Experience validating designs against industry standards (JEDEC, PCI‑SIG, IEEE, etc.) and internal specifications.
• Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, traffic generators, and power measurement tools.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles—field support, FAEs, or validation leadership for enterprise customers.
• Demonstrated ability to define and own end‑to‑end validation strategy, including test planning, coverage definition, execution, and sign‑off criteria.
• Excellent customer-facing communication: translating complex technical findings into clear actions for high-touch customers.
• Communication excellence: concise lab reports, executive-ready summaries, and customer-facing documentation.

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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