Staff Digital IC Design Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Ottawa, ON, CAN
In-Office
98K-131K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Semiconductor
We create custom semiconductor solutions that move, process, store, and secure data quickly and reliably.
The Role
Design and verify high-speed digital ASIC blocks for optical Ethernet transceivers: RTL development, synthesis, STA, formal/CDC checks, integration of vendor IP, post-silicon debug, and CAD/EDA automation support from micro-architecture through timing closure and customer deployment.
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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. 

This is an existing vacancy.

Your Team, Your Impact

The Connectivity BU develops cutting-edge optical Ethernet Transceiver ASICs.
The latest datacenter architectures need to scale rapidly for widescale AI adoption. In order to respond to the dramatically increased demands of cloud-based connection capability, major hyperscalers urgently demand faster and more secure internet connection components. One critical part of that component includes the optical ethernet transceiver ASICs. As a member of a digital hardware development team, the candidate will be assisting in chip design, verification, supporting back-end teams and timing closure.
This team hires some of the biggest problem solvers in Silicon and has a huge impact on the work done at Marvell. The customers served by this team are often other chip companies and big tech companies, familiar names to all candidates.

What You Can Expect

What You Can Expect

  • Participate in various aspects of chip design RTL development, synthesis, static timing analysis, formal equivalence, RTL lint, cross clock domain (CDC) analysis and functional verification.
  • Develop high speed data path and control plane RTL blocks using Verilog, synthesis and backend resources
  • Integrate vendor IP and support
  • Well versed with the complete ASIC flow from micro-architecture to customer deployment
  • Post-silicon debug and correlation
  • Develop ASIC specification and micro-architecture of signal processing and communications algorithms
  • Assist in design automation of various aspects of the CAD EDA flow.

What We're Looking For

hat We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5+ years of related professional experience. OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of experience.
  • 5+ years of experience (or equivalent) in multi-million gates digital/mixed-signal IC design at 16nm or smaller technology.
  • Familiarity with the entire design cycle from micro-architecture specification definition, verilog coding, synthesis and timing closure to post-silicon debug and support in lab environment.
  • Experience with Verilog, System Verilog, Python, and Unix Shell.
  • Experience in both RTL development (block and subsystem level) and gate level verification and debug.
  • Ability to multi-task and must be flexible and adaptable to a rapidly changing and demanding environment
  • Effective communication and presentation skills and a team player

Expected Base Pay Range (CAD)

98,100 - 130,800, $ per annum

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.

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.

Marvell may employ artificial intelligence technologies to assist in the evaluation of job applications. All application reviews include meaningful human involvement, and no hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of automated processing.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years experience, or Master's/PhD with 3+ years experience
  • 5+ years experience in multi-million-gate digital/mixed-signal IC design at 16nm or smaller
  • Experience with Verilog
  • Experience with SystemVerilog
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with Unix Shell
  • Familiarity with complete ASIC flow: micro-architecture, RTL coding, synthesis, timing closure, and post-silicon debug
  • Experience with static timing analysis (STA), formal equivalence, RTL lint, and CDC analysis
  • Experience in RTL development and gate-level verification and debug
  • Experience integrating vendor IP and supporting backend/timing closure
  • Experience with CAD/EDA design automation and assisting automation of the ASIC flow
  • Effective communication, presentation skills, ability to multi-task and work in a team

Marvell Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marvell Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by Marvell Technology.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity appears to be a meaningful part of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP with a 15% discount and lookback, which can materially raise overall compensation. Stock upside is positioned as a key differentiator when company performance is strong.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental/bonding leave is described as substantial, with additional disability leave for birthing parents and a flexible return-to-work program. Family-care leave, generous bereavement provisions, and family-building support (e.g., adoption/surrogacy reimbursement) further strengthen the package.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is presented as broad with multiple plan options and preventive care covered at 100% in-network, alongside dental, vision, and structured mental-health support. Additional programs like telehealth and specialized care partners add depth to the health offering.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Marvell specializes in semiconductor solutions that power a wide range of industries, from data centers and 5G networks to AI, automotive, and storage applications. Our cutting-edge products are designed to meet the constantly evolving demands of a connected world, enabling faster, more efficient and more secure data processing and communication. With a focus on excellence and a commitment to advancing technology, we develop solutions that drive progress and transform industries.

Why Work With Us

Life at Marvell means being a part of new innovation and enduring technology; but it's also much more. Our diverse community is strengthened through cultural events, corporate gatherings and team-building activities, fostering collaboration and making work enjoyable. At Marvell, it's not just a job; it's an enriching, community-driven experience.

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