Senior Staff Embedded Device Software Engineer
Marvell Technology•Irvine, CA
•$132,500 - $196,140
About The Position
The Ethernet PHY group at Marvell is at the forefront of designing and developing high-speed transceivers for computer networks. We are seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Device Software Engineer who is passionate about technology and committed to delivering high-quality, scalable embedded software solutions. As a key member of our PHY embedded software team, you will contribute to the development of drivers and embedded device software for high-performance, mixed-signal DSP communication transceivers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
- Proficiency in C programming for embedded systems across various OS environments (Linux, Windows).
- Hands-on experience with Windows Visual Studio and system-level software development.
- Strong understanding of structured programming principles, including parameter passing, abstract data types, and data encapsulation.
- Solid experience with Python for scripting and tool development.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira).
- Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and best practices.
- Excellent debugging skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and debugging Linux kernel drivers, especially for PHY devices.
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted software development, including GitHub Copilot
- Hands-on experience with Ethernet transceiver device drivers and knowledge of Ethernet physical layer protocols.
- Familiarity with Ethernet switching, MAC/PHY/SerDes, MACsec, PTP, and High Availability systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test software components for a structured API that enables high-level programming interfaces to Marvell’s Ethernet transceivers.
- Develop and maintain kernel PHY drivers for Marvell’s Ethernet transceiver products.
- Create utilities and tools to support embedded software development, debugging, evaluation, and diagnostics.
- Build and maintain test infrastructure, including test data analysis tools and automated test scripts.
- Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to analyze system performance and identify optimization opportunities.
- Contribute to Python-based GUI development and automated data collection/analysis infrastructure.
- Support Field Application Engineering (FAE) teams in resolving customer issues and providing technical guidance.
Benefits
- Bonus and equity plans
- New hire equity grant
- Annual equity refreshers
- Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
- Family support programs
- Robust mental health resources
- Recognition and service awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
