Senior Staff Validation Engineer

About Marvell

At Marvell, we believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology. Trusted by the world’s leading technology companies for 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world’s data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers’ current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we’re ultimately changing the way tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.

The Opportunity

The digital economy is a key driver of global prosperity and data is the gold of our age. Technology advances in AI, ML, Mobile Communications, IoT, Quantum Computing, Robotics, VR, 3D printing and blockchain have revolutionized clean energy, EVs, cloud computing, social media, the sharing economy, cybersecurity, manufacturing, biosciences and financial markets. It has also lifted billions out of poverty.

At the heart of all these advances is data. Being able to store and retrieve it with speed and integrity is the lynchpin of this economy. In 2021, 79 Zetabytes (1ZB =1e9 TB) was generated and continues to grow exponentially. Most of it is on HDD (hard disk drives). We are the leaders in designing and delivering data storage solutions for solid state and hard disk drive controllers.

Job Responsibilities:

- Understand the system and block level design of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Preamplifier and associated blocks
- Develop and execute validation plan in a timely manner using standard test equipment such as Waveform Generators, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, etc and in-house tools
- Work with designers to debug, understand and document any issues that may arise during validation and do a root cause analysis with help from designers and senior engineers if needed, to drive closure
- Learn and leverage product and system knowledge to spot potential bugs and weaknesses in design so they can be fixed ahead of tape out
- Provide technical documentation and relevant information to Field Application Engineers, Test Engineers, Customers, and other stakeholders as required
- Write, review, and maintain software used to automate bench testing.
- Generate professional validation reports and comparative performance analysis of the Preamp devices

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 7 to 10 years of related professional experience.
- Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-8 years of experience.
- Solid C/C++/Python SW development skills
- Proficiency in silicon validation of mixed signal/analog/digital ICs and blocks is required
- Must be adept in handling test equipment like oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.
- Able to work across disciplines and manage time across several demands.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Solid understanding of digital and analog functional blocks with a focus on analog design. This includes blocks like amplifiers, current mirrors, comparators, etc.
- Experience in HDD, Preamp, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry is a plus

The Perks

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an incredible culture. We’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our

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Your Future

Marvell provides a work environment that promotes employee growth and development. We are searching for an individual who wants to grow with the company and will strive to improve performance. If you are driven, personable, and energetic, there will be additional opportunities for you here at Marvell.

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.