Marvell

Principal Engineer, System Diagnostics

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2 days ago
Santa Clara, CA, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$151k - $226k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement low-level diagnostic software, test suites, and APIs for network switch hardware.
  • Develop test plans for ASICs, high-speed SerDes, DDR/HBM memory interfaces, PCIe buses, power management, and thermal control systems.
  • Support initial board bring-up, prototype debugging, and hardware-versus-software root-cause isolation.
  • Deliver diagnostic test coverage for factory manufacturing lines and production-quality validation.
  • Build automated testing frameworks and scripts to execute diagnostics, collect metrics, and analyze failures.
  • Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, ASIC Design, Embedded Firmware, and Network OS teams on diagnostic requirements and hardware-testability hooks.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on diagnostic software and hardware debugging.
  • Identify platform testability and production-readiness risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution.
  • Manage test relationships with ODM, JDM, and CM partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 10–15 years of related experience, or a related master's degree with 5–10 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded or low-level software development and strong Python or Bash scripting skills.
  • Understanding of switch architecture, high-speed signal integrity, SerDes, I2C/SPI/MDIO, PCIe, and peripheral management.
  • Experience developing in Linux environments, including Linux drivers, kernel concepts, and memory mapping.
  • Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers for hardware and software debugging.
  • Experience with networking ASICs or switch silicon from Broadcom, Marvell, or Intel Barefoot is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Ethernet, TCP/IP, Layer 2/3 switching, and optical transceivers.
  • Knowledge of U-Boot and Open Network Install Environment (ONIE).
  • Exposure to rack-scale management technologies including BMC, OpenBMC, PDU, IPMI, or Redfish.
  • Experience with automated test infrastructure and continuous integration pipelines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, urgency, and accountability skills.

Benefits

  • Eligible for bonus and equity plans, including a new-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
  • Employee stock purchase plan with a two-year lookback.
  • Family support programs, mental health resources, and recognition and service awards.
  • The role may involve access to export-controlled technology and may require an export license review for certain applicants.

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About Marvell

10,000+ employees

Marvell designs and sells semiconductors for data infrastructure, including Ethernet switching and PHYs, optical and 5G connectivity, storage controllers, and custom compute silicon (ASICs/DPUs) used by cloud providers, telecom carriers, and enterprise OEMs. Its business model centers on selling chips and platform solutions and co-developing custom silicon with major customers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Clara, it is a public company traded on NASDAQ (MRVL).

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