Principal Embedded Firmware Software Engineer - Networking PAM4 DSP/data center/AI connectivity/memory-constrained

Marvell's Semiconductor Solutions

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.

ODSP PHY SW Team works on Marvell's Networking PAM4 DSPs for use in data center and AI connectivity. The SW team owns all the SW that runs on/with the DSPs, including embedded FW, customer SDK, lab test, and QA.

What You Can Expect

Owning product development

• Technical lead on a project involving other SW developers, driving all aspects of SW development.
• SW milestone planning, scheduling, conducting sprints, closing issues, and squashing bugs.
• Architect and plan major SW features, work with SW block owners to fit each piece of the puzzle into the larger project.
• Work with a cross-functional design team from analog design, digital design, system architects, validation, DV, SW QA, etc.
• Design and test SW in a pre-silicon DV or emulation environment.
• Drive chip bring-up and work with the cross-functional team to bring up all the major HW blocks in the design.

What We're Looking For

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with memory-constrained embedded C development.
• Team and/or product lead with some project management or SDLC experience.
• Strong scripting skills (Python preferred)
• Familiar with gcc/clang, GNU make, Jenkins, git
• Fast learner and must be a self-starter.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Education

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and related professional experience.
• Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with related professional experience

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

154,680 - 231,700, $ 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.