Principal AI Systems Engineer - Analog Design

Optical PHY (CE-OPHY) Team Position

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.

The Optical PHY (CE-OPHY) team designs high-speed and optical transceivers for communication infrastructure in long-haul, metro and datacenter. We address the bandwidth, capacity and power issues faced by cloud computing, mega data centers that powers the social media giant platforms. Our innovative approaches have resulted in the company's products being first to market in many of key areas, developing the most advanced chips and subsystems solutions to address the ever-increasing demand of higher data rates driven by video-on demand, gaming and other real time data streams. We are seeking talented individuals to work on solving technical challenges with the most outstanding group of collaborators in the industry. Join our team of experts and make a difference in an exciting career opportunity.

AI Systems and Hardware-Aware Modeling

• Explore AI workflows and develop scripts/models that assist in IC calibration, prediction, or optimization.
• Contribute to prototyping and automation tasks involving Python, PyTorch, or other ML frameworks.
• Working along side the design team to improve efficiency, increase design robustness, and help drive innovation.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience: Master's degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, with 5+ years experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design and demonstrated expertise in applying AI/ML techniques to engineering workflows.

Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on experience in designing mixed-signal circuits such as ADCs, DACs, RX/TX, PLLs, filters, bandgap bias circuits, regulators, and other analog blocks.
• Knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS technologies, low-power, and high-speed design techniques.
• Proven ability to integrate AI/ML methods into analog/mixed-signal design processes for optimization, modeling, or automation.
• Solid understanding of signal processing, control theory, and/or convex optimization.
• Experience with IC design CAD tools (Cadence, Spectre, SPICE, Verilog) and AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).

Software & Scripting Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for scripting, data analysis, and visualization.
• Familiarity with AI workflows and experience developing scripts/models that assist in IC calibration, prediction, or optimization.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lab testing experience for prototype evaluation and silicon correlation.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

176,500 - 261,180, $ 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.