Principal Application Engineer – SoC Embedded Systems

Marvell Technology • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

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 Join Marvell's innovative storage solutions team, dedicated to shaping the future of data storage across a diverse range of customer products. Our cutting-edge technology powers everyday experiences, fueling cloud computing, data centers, and enterprise storage worldwide. As a member of our expert team, you'll collaborate with industry leaders, engage in the development of advanced application solutions, and make a tangible impact in the field of data storage. Role Summary Work on validation, characterization, and customer deployment support for Marvell’s HDD SoC products. This role spans silicon bring-up, firmware interaction, system-level analysis, and hands-on lab/debug work with real customer platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years in embedded hardware or product development, including bring‑up, validation, or debug of complex SoC‑based systems.
• 4+ years developing test/validation firmware for multicore ARM-based systems.
• Experience working directly with global customers in a technical support or escalation role.
• Strong skills in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with PCIe, NVMe, SAS, and/or SATA protocols.
• Hands-on experience with low‑level debug tools (JTAG, ICE) and ability to trace interactions between silicon, firmware, and board‑level hardware.
• Ability to read schematics and debug analog/digital circuits.
• Comfortable using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power measurement, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and issue reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Background in HDD/SSD architecture or storage controller internals.
• Understanding of HDD operation and signal paths.
• Working knowledge of comms theory, DSP fundamentals, or channel‑related analysis.

Responsibilities

• Validate HDD SoC functionality, performance, and electrical behavior; perform power analysis and PVT characterization.
• Develop test plans and automation frameworks; produce clear, data‑driven validation reports.
• Debug SoC, firmware, and hardware issues using tools like JTAG, ICE, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
• Collaborate with design, FW, validation, and customer engineering teams to root‑cause and resolve issues.
• Provide technical support to FAEs, test engineering, documentation teams, and external customers.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed