Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Engineer

Marvell Technology•Westborough, MA

About The Position

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 As an Electrical Characterization Post‑Silicon Engineer, you will:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 1-3 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with no professional experience.
Basic proficiency or hands‑on familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for data analysis, automation, or testing tasks.
Exposure to oscilloscopes and standard electrical laboratory equipment through academic coursework, internships, co‑op programs, or relevant work experience.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to approach technical challenges methodically.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate productively with cross‑functional and global teams.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multitasking, and team‑oriented environment, managing priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of post‑silicon electrical validation and characterization tests to ensure complex SoC devices meet defined electrical specifications and performance targets.
Assist in the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of test automation frameworks and measurement methodologies to improve validation efficiency, consistency, and coverage.
Help debug and resolve electrical issues by isolating root causes related to silicon design, test setup, measurement methodology, or specification interpretation.
Collaborate closely with IP, analog, RTL, firmware/software, and validation teams to define characterization requirements, analyze results, and drive timely issue resolution.
Document test procedures, results, findings, and debug conclusions in a clear, accurate, and structured manner to support design reviews and cross‑team communication.