Principal SRAM Circuit Design Engineer

Marvell Technology • Burlington, VT

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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 Marvell’s Central Engineering Foundational IP team is seeking a Principal Circuit Design Engineer to join our Burlington, VT team. We are seeking a talented and experienced SRAM Circuit Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles, with a proven track record of delivering successful memory designs in advanced process nodes. What You Can Expect In this position, you will be responsible for the design, verification, and characterization of high-performance SRAM for cutting-edge semiconductor products. Additional responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in digital circuit design, with a focus on custom memory and transistor-level digital circuit design in advanced CMOS technologies.
• Experience with various SRAM architectures (e.g., 6T, 8T, multi-port, pseudo-2-port)
• Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreX, QuantusQRC parasitic extraction).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with custom SRAM or DRAM design and characterization.
• Ability to work independently and manage project deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of physical design processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and supervise the layout of custom memory cells, arrays, and peripheral circuits, focusing on performance, power, and area optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive circuit simulations to ensure functionality, timing, and robustness across process, voltage, and temperature.
• Custom circuit schematic and cross-section entry using Cadence Virtuoso design tools.
• Characterize custom SRAM for view development.
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to enhance power-performance-area metrics.
• Partner with the Hardware and Silicon Validation Team for silicon evaluation and root cause Model to Hardware Correlation (MHC) issues.
• Develop and improve design methodologies, flows, and scripts to enhance productivity and quality.
• Analyze, summarize, document, and present results effectively.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level