Staff FPGA/Firmware Design Engineer - FPGA architecture, design, modelling, simulation, and verification.

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

Design and architecture for Central Engineering hardware, FPGA and firmware development for on-board subsystems to support chip test infrastructure. You will participate in hardware board development, lab testing and chip level bring up activities.
Central Engineering is the center hub providing advanced silicon IP to be used by all the other fast growing business units including Data Center, Enterprise, Optics, Custom Computing, Storage and Networking. You’ll be part of the printed circuit board (PCB) engineering team designing hardware for many different project at Marvell. Marvell is developing state of the art complex chips and hardware for Data Center applications and you will be exposed to leading edge technologies and have the opportunity be part of this high growth and innovative environment.

What You Can Expect

• Architect and develop FPGA logic.
• Integrate common code blocks into designs.
• Simulate FPGA design solutions.
• Achieve timing closure on FPGA designs.
• Validate FPGA designs.
• Debug board problems with a focus on FPGA debug levels.
• Collaborate with internal firmware/software teams on implementing system level diagnostics.
• Bring up and test prototypes.
• Develop and implement test plans.
• Perform and lead Lab debug of HW/FPGA problems.
• Contribute to formal design processes, including requirements management and documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor CE/EE degree (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering, with 5+ years of experience in data communication systems or similar field.
• Proficiency in FPGA architecture, design, modelling, simulation, and verification.
• Expertise in Verilog.
• System Verilog a plus and VHDL a plus.
• Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Vivado.
• Experience with Simulation/Verification tools.
• Experience with serial I2C/I3C/SPI/MDIO/PMBUS/etc communication bus.
• Experience with parallel interface (APB, AXI).
• Strong knowledge and application of high-speed design methodologies for FPGA logic.
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and synchronous design techniques.
• Experience with Logic level interface of service processors.
• Proficient in the complete flow of CAD design tools such as Cadence, Concept, Allegro.
• Proficient in constraint driven design methodologies.
• Working knowledge of circuit design and layout techniques, including analog, digital, programmable logic, and microcontroller technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows environment and scripting using shell scripts, TCL, Python, etc.
• Experience working as a team with other FPGA designers.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

108,220 - 162,100, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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