Senior Principal Engineer-DFT

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 Optical DSP (ODSP) team within the Connectivity Business Unit develops advanced, industry-leading ASICs for the hyperscale data center, enterprise, and AI infrastructure markets. Our products — including multi-terabit retimers, coherent DSP devices, and high-speed optical transceivers — are critical enablers for efficient, high-bandwidth data transmission across fiber optical networks and electrical interconnects at 100G+ per lane.
The ODSP team operates at the leading edge of semiconductor technology, developing chips in TSMC advanced process nodes. We are a global, multi-site engineering organization spanning Santa Clara, Ottawa, Pavia, Irvine, Vietnam, and Argentina — and we are looking for a senior experienced technical leader to serve as a DFT Lead on our next-generation ODSP programs.

What You Can Expect

• The position will be responsible for Architecting, Leading and implementing DFT / Test methodology on a complex mixed signal SOC for multiple generations
• The execution involves Design-for-Test Architecture definition, Implementation of various DFT/DFX features, Validation , IP-DFT, STA, pattern generation & Post-Silicon Bringup and Debug for various designs/IPs in Custom/Compute space.
• In this position, the responsibility also includes mentoring, guiding and driving a full team of DFT engineers enabling them for scaling across multiple designs.
• The position involves definition and enhancement of DFT methodologies and tools to be able to benchmark them and enable new methodologies in the domain of DFT/Test.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 15+ years of related professional experience.
• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 13+ years of experience.
• Hands on working experience in various stages of DFT-Execution - SCAN/MBIST/Validation/STA/IP-DFX/Post-Silicon Bringup/Debug 
• Thorough knowledge on various DFT/Test architecture solutions and should be involved in DFT-Architecture definition of at-least couple of Designs.
• Strong fundamentals in Digital Circuit Design and Logic Design is required
• Understanding of DFT Flows and Methodologies and Experience with Cadence/Mentor/Synopsys Tool set (Genus,Modus,NCSim / DC,Tessent,Spyglass/Tmax) 
• Prior experience in ASIC design is a plus 
• Scripting skills using Python, PERL, Tcl and C-Shell is plus

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

182,360 - 273,200, $ 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.

This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.

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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