Principal Application Engineer – SoC Embedded Systems (validation, characterization, and customer deployment support)

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

Join Marvell's innovative storage solutions team, dedicated to shaping the future of data storage across a diverse range of customer products. Our cutting-edge technology powers everyday experiences, fueling cloud computing, data centers, and enterprise storage worldwide. As a member of our expert team, you'll collaborate with industry leaders, engage in the development of advanced application solutions, and make a tangible impact in the field of data storage.

Role Summary
Work on validation, characterization, and customer deployment support for Marvell’s HDD SoC products. This role spans silicon bring-up, firmware interaction, system-level analysis, and hands-on lab/debug work with real customer platforms.

What You Can Expect

Responsibilities

• Validate HDD SoC functionality, performance, and electrical behavior; perform power analysis and PVT characterization.
• Develop test plans and automation frameworks; produce clear, data‑driven validation reports.
• Debug SoC, firmware, and hardware issues using tools like JTAG, ICE, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
• Collaborate with design, FW, validation, and customer engineering teams to root‑cause and resolve issues.
• Provide technical support to FAEs, test engineering, documentation teams, and external customers.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded hardware or product development, including bring‑up, validation, or debug of complex SoC‑based systems.
• 4+ years developing test/validation firmware for multicore ARM-based systems.
• Experience working directly with global customers in a technical support or escalation role.
• Strong skills in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with PCIe, NVMe, SAS, and/or SATA protocols.
• Hands-on experience with low‑level debug tools (JTAG, ICE) and ability to trace interactions between silicon, firmware, and board‑level hardware.
• Ability to read schematics and debug analog/digital circuits.
• Comfortable using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power measurement, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and issue reporting.

Desired Qualifications

• Background in HDD/SSD architecture or storage controller internals.
• Understanding of HDD operation and signal paths.
• Working knowledge of comms theory, DSP fundamentals, or channel‑related analysis.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

154,680 - 231,700, $ 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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