Firmware Engineer Intern - Master's Degree

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

Marvell is a leading provider of innovative storage technologies, including ultra-fast read channels, high-performance processors, leading edge transceivers, highly efficient analog designs, and powerful cryptographic engines. These solutions address all segments of the hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD) electronics markets, providing complete solutions including controllers, product firmware, and reference board designs. Many of the same technologies have been utilized in Marvell storage system solutions products, powering PCs, servers, cloud, and enterprise systems.

What You Can Expect

As a Firmware Engineering Intern at Marvell, you will work on embedded software that powers advanced silicon solutions across storage, compute, networking, and security. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to:

• Design, develop, and test firmware features, device drivers, and embedded software stacks
• Support system-level integration and product bring-up across various platforms
• Contribute to security firmware, hardware security modules, and provisioning tools
• Build and enhance automation tools, test infrastructure, and lab utilities
• Perform unit testing, system validation, and debugging across hardware/software layers
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world product development, from concept to customer release

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a MASTER'S degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields with an anticipated graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2027
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Python and/or C
• Comfortable working in Windows or Linux-based development environments
• Understanding of computer architecture, networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP), and/or embedded systems

Knowledge or experience with any of the following technical skills:

• Git, GitHub, or Gerrit
• Linux, Makefiles, GDB, IDEs, and bash scripting
• ARM CPU, RISC-V, TrustZone, Caliptra, or Trusted Firmware
• RTOS architecture, device drivers, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, USB, PCIe, MDIO)
• Security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, SPDM, digital certificates, cryptography)
• DSP concepts (Equalizers, Filters, ADC, DAC, FFE, DFE)
• Python/bash scripting, Jenkins CI, and software regression planning
• GUI development, lab automation, and customer SDKs
• Ethernet, SERDES, Switches, and Routers
• Unit testing, system integration, and debugging tools

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

32 - 64, $ per hour.

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 

For Internship roles, we are proud to offer the following benefits package during the internship - medical, dental and vision coverage, perks and discount programs, wellness & mental health support including coaching and therapy, paid holidays, paid volunteer days and paid sick time. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.

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.

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