principal software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership 5-15 yrs Bachelor's · Posted Apr 20, 2026

About this role

Marvell is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Irvine, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Networking, Testing, Embedded Systems and roughly 5–15 years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Irvine, CA
Experience
5–15 years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Hardware Engineer responsible for post-silicon validation of Marvell Ethernet PHY products, including Alaska-M and Alaska-C retimers. Develops test plans, executes silicon bring-up, performs high-speed signal analysis, and debugs protocol issues across SERDES and Ethernet interfaces. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve design and failure issues.

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Job description

from Marvell careers

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

The Post-Silicon Validation team is instrumental in designing test platforms and executing comprehensive validation processes that span functional, electrical, and system-level testing, along with firmware and software validation. The team also supports the integration of Marvell solutions into customer platforms, including Ethernet switches and Wi-Fi access points.

System Validation Engineers ensure Marvell’s connectivity products meet rigorous performance and reliability standards across enterprise, industrial, and cloud data center deployments.

What You Can Expect

  • Own responsibility for Marvell Ethernet Cu PHY Validation in post-silicon environment.
  • Develop System-level and Silicon-level test plan for Marvell Alaska-M Ethernet PHY and Alaska-C HSC Retimer PHY products.
  • Define, document, execute and report the overall PHY validation/test plan for Marvell storage devices.
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