Software/Firmware Engineer - RISC-V Architecture / PCIe: protocol, post silicon bring up, validation)

Marvell Technology • Santa Clara, CA

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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 is a leading provider of high‑speed interconnect technologies, delivering advanced SerDes, retimer solutions, and cutting‑edge analog and mixed‑signal designs. The organization develops complete end‑to‑end connectivity solutions, including: High‑performance SerDes IP PCIe and Ethernet retimers Product firmware and embedded software Comprehensive reference designs and development tools

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s or master’s in electrical or computer engineering.
• 5+ years' experience with Firmware Development.
• Extensive C/C++ programming experience and different scripts.
• Need a fundamental understanding of firmware and software architecture.
• Support and resolve customer reported issues.
• Good design documentation and presentation capability.
• Have good communication skill and a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on the PCIe protocol.
• Experience on PCIe post silicon bring up, function validations.
• Experience on the RISC-V architecture.
• Experience on the Windows based simulation system design.

Responsibilities

• Working with Linux and Windows OS and cross platform compatibility.
• Work in a multi-tasking, fast paced, team-oriented working environment.
• Write easy to understand modularized and structured code that’s maintainable and reusable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Conduct PCIe post silicon bring up, function validations.
• Evaluate and define firmware feature requirements.
• Implement automation script for DUT and test equipment including traffic generator, PCIe protocol exerciser and analyzer, scope, temperature chamber, etc.
• Work across teams/sites, which includes but not limits to: requirement analysis with architecture team, qualification strategies discussion with validation team, emergency problem solving with customer support team.

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