Software Applications Engineer (+ Layer1 Serdes IEEE knowledge)

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, 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

What You Can Expect

The hardware application engineering position focuses on resolving customer issues on their HW/platform, customer design enablement, bring-up, and manufacture production. The candidate should have strong working knowledge of the major computer industry standards such as PCIe Express, Ethernet, and miscellaneous interface.

• Design and develop software application and hardware components to meet client applications.
• Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues, providing effective solutions.

• Expertise in debugging Marvell and end customer code, with the ability to add software debug hooks and provide debug patches.

• Debug L1 ethernet issues related to Serdes and MAC/PHY (analyze Signal Strength, Serdes Eye, Review & Tune SI parameters etc.).

• Debug other interfaces on board such as PCIE, i2C, MDIO etc.

• Perform Schematics and Layout reviews of the customer design / platform and provide feedback.

• Interact with HW designers (board and ASIC) and write Hardware Design guidelines, Application Notes and publish Technical Bulletins.

• Interface with board designers, ASIC /Serdes controller designers, program management, board vendors and component vendors to fully comprehend the board design parameters.

• Generate PCB stack up recommendations that comprehend the full capabilities of industry available board fabrication materials and technologies.

• Communicate effectively with customers considering both strategic and tactical aspects of the solution & work with internal cross-functional teams to deliver optimal solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience.

• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Be able to present and clearly articulate solutions to customers.

• Previous experience of working as an Application Engineer or any equivalent Customer interacting role (i.e. ability to handle customers) is a must.

• Expertise in High Speed Ethernet Serdes interfaces : NRZ, PAM-4 100G.

• Expertise in Ethernet Physical layer (Layer 1) - Serdes, MAC, PCS including debugging L1 issues for Interop.

• Strong background in Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Electromagnetics, Thermal, Multi-lane cross talk analysis and RF applications related to IC Package and PCB Design are required. 

• Experience in using tools: HyperLynx, Ansoft SIWave and HFSS, ADS, Sigrity, PowerSI and PowerDC, Cadence Allegro, and Polar stack up.

• Able to perform Schematics & Layout reviews effectively.

• At least one of the following scripting languages: Python / Perl / Unix shell.

Preferred Qualifcations

• Expertise in MATLAB and Python a plus.

• Ability to handle Equipment: Servers (Windows / Linux), Scopes, Traffic generators (Ixia/Spirent/Xena), environmental chambers, Thermal Heads, Keysight VNA/TDR.

• Ability to program High speed / optics modules and link up with various modules: LR, SR, ZR, ZR4, AECs etc.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

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.