Principal SRAM Circuit Design Engineer

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

Marvell’s Central Engineering Foundational IP team is seeking a Principal Circuit Design Engineer to join our Burlington, VT team. We are seeking a talented and experienced SRAM Circuit Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles, with a proven track record of delivering successful memory designs in advanced process nodes.

What You Can Expect

In this position, you will be responsible for the design, verification, and characterization of high-performance SRAM for cutting-edge semiconductor products.

Additional responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the design and supervise the layout of custom memory cells, arrays, and peripheral circuits, focusing on performance, power, and area optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive circuit simulations to ensure functionality, timing, and robustness across process, voltage, and temperature.
• Custom circuit schematic and cross-section entry using Cadence Virtuoso design tools.
• Characterize custom SRAM for view development.
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to enhance power-performance-area metrics.
• Partner with the Hardware and Silicon Validation Team for silicon evaluation and root cause Model to Hardware Correlation (MHC) issues.
• Develop and improve design methodologies, flows, and scripts to enhance productivity and quality.
• Analyze, summarize, document, and present results effectively.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in digital circuit design, with a focus on custom memory and transistor-level digital circuit design in advanced CMOS technologies.
• Experience with various SRAM architectures (e.g., 6T, 8T, multi-port, pseudo-2-port)
• Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreX, QuantusQRC parasitic extraction).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with custom SRAM or DRAM design and characterization.
• Ability to work independently and manage project deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of physical design processes and tools.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

160,400 - 237,320, $ 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 [email protected].

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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