T4 - Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Staff 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

We are looking for a Hardware Validation/Applications Engineer with experience in Solid States Drive (SSD).
The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, hands‑on validation experience, and the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional engineering environment.

What You Can Expect

• Design and execute post-silicon validation tests for SSD Chipsets during R&D cycle.
• Develop, port, and execute bare-metal firmware to validate storage SoCs. 
• Perform Pre- and Post-silicon testing of SoC functionality, including performance and power characterization. 
• Review, create, and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test results documentation.
• Develop testing and benchmarking applications.
• Analyze test results and generate professional validation reports.
• Provide technical support to Field Application Engineers supporting customer engagements.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers to support test development for mass production. 

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant professional experience; or Master's/Ph.D. degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, ARM assembly, and 32/64-bit ARM CPU architecture.
• Experience in firmware development under bare-metal and/or Linux Environment, including debugging on SoCs for embedded applications.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc. 
• Experience with SSD controllers is a plus.
• Knowledge of interfaces such as NAND/PCIe/NVMe/DDR is a plus.
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.  
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and drive them to completion.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

127,630 - 191,200, $ 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. expor