Staff Software Engineer - Central IP Team pre-silicon and post-silicon API support across multiple BU projects

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 Central Engineering (CE) develops Marvell most advanced High-Speed SerDes (HSS) IPs covering multiple applications, Switch, Automotive, Storage, Optics, etc. Acting as the engine to the company, Central Engineering provides the source of power to every business unit in Marvell system. Central System Engineering (CSE) in Central Engineering, independent of other CE functions including DSP algorithm development, circuit design, physical design, packaging, etc., is a function team responsible of validating all Marvell HSS IPs in the lab environment and supporting all Marvell business units for fast and smooth SoC production.

What You Can Expect

• Evaluate and define the SSD firmware feature requirements.
• Design, implement and optimize SSD FW features and Common Service FW features.
• Perform failure analysis by using various tools and equipment (identify issues, duplicate problems and fix/assign the issues).
• Pilot the SSD key feature implementation, integration, and performance optimization.
• Pilot the SSD firmware’s continuous improvement or refactor.
• Work across teams/sites, which includes but not limits to: requirement analysis with architecture team, qualification strategies discussion with validation team, emergency problem solving with customer support team.

What We're Looking For

• Experience of the infrastructure software development in the area of software defined storage, or high-speed networking, or SSD/ accelerator device drivers.
• 3+ years' experience with SSD Firmware Development.
• 7+ years' experience in embedded firmware development, digital design, control systems.
• Extensive C/C++ programming experience in embedded system development.
• Hands-on experiences in the ARM based board bring-up and HW driver development.
• Experience on the algorithm and data structure design.
• Strong capability on the legacy C code learning and refactoring.
• Good design documentation and presentation capability.
• Solid knowledge of Gtest, Git, Gerrit, Python, JIRA and wiki.
• Bachelor in Electronics or Computer Systems Engineering, Master and above preferred.
Preferred:
• Experience on the SSD FTL design.
• Experience on the PCIe/NVMe protocol and NAND flash back end design.
• Experience on the embedded OS kernel design and development(uCOS, embOS, …).
• Experience on the Windows based simulation system design.
• Experience on Linux system development environment.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

111,070 - 166,400, $ 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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