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Sr Staff Characterization Engineer

Marvell

Marvell

Westborough, MA, USA
Posted on Sep 16, 2023

About Marvell

At Marvell, we believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology. Trusted by the world’s leading technology companies for 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world’s data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers’ current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we’re ultimately changing the way tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.


The data infrastructure that our customers build has never been more critical to our global economy. It’s what’s keeping the world connected, businesses running, and information flowing. If you’re ready to excel, innovate, and truly enjoy your work, apply now for the position detailed below.

The Opportunity

The Marvell Processor Business Unit post silicon validation group designs and develops test platforms for validating multi-core Arm-based Network processors used in many communication infrastructure applications such as 5G base stations and cloud computing platforms. The electrical characterization team is a post silicon validation sub-group focused on the debug and characterization of SerDes and DDR interfaces on the processor. The SerDes interface runs at speeds up to 56Gbps PAM4 and are used for several protocols including Ethernet and PCIe. The DDR interface runs at DDR5 speeds up to 5600MT/s. Characterization engineers are responsible for developing test platforms used and automated test suites to characterize the analog interfaces over process voltage and temperature (PVT) extremes to determine if the silicon is viable for volume production.

Job Responsibilities:

As a member of a dynamic development team, the you will be responsible for contributing to the analysis, and debug of high speed SerDes IO. In this role you will participate in debugging the SerDes analog interface to improve SerDes/PLL performance and resolve issues over PVT. Participation in these tasks will allow you to gain insight into the operation of state-of-the-art SerDes analog circuits including PLL’s, Clock and Data Recovery circuits as well as Transmit FFE, Receiver CTLE and DFE equalization circuits.

In this role you will:

  • Contribute to debugging SerDes/PLL analog circuits for performance optimization or to root cause failures.
  • Electrical characterization/compliance testing of PCIe and Ethernet SerDes interfaces.
  • Contribute to the design of High-Speed PCB's used for electrical characterization/compliance testing.
  • Hardware support for the functional validation teams on lower speed IO including USB, EMMC & SPI.
  • Low-level protocol debug of PCIe and Ethernet interfaces including initialization and link training.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience Or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience.

  • Prior experience with electrical characterization / compliance testing of PCIe, Ethernet or SerDes interfaces.
  • Python scripting experience.
  • Labview and Matlab programming experience is a plus for this position.
  • High-Speed PCB Design experience is a plus
  • Low-level protocol debug of PCIe and Ethernet interface experience is a plus

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The Perks

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage or opt-out credit; 401(k) with company match including pre-tax, roth and after-tax contributions; employee stock purchase program (ESPP); wellness & mental health support including coaching and therapy; family support programs including back up care, tutoring, and SNOO rental. Paid time off options include vacation time, holidays, volunteer days, sick time, family care leave, and bonding leave. For more information, please go to www.marvellbenefits.com.

Your Future

Marvell provides a work environment that promotes employee growth and development. We are searching for an individual who wants to grow with the company and will strive to improve performance. If you are driven, personable, and energetic, there will be additional opportunities for you here at Marvell.

At Marvell, we are doing our part to help keep our communities and our teams safe. As part of our efforts to address the Covid pandemic and future epidemics, you may be required at any time by our policies or applicable laws to provide proof of applicable vaccination or to present negative test results.

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 .