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Marvell Technology · 2 months ago

Firmware Engineer Intern - BACHELOR'S Degree

Santa Clara, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$27/hr - $55/hr

Marvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that connect the world through data infrastructure. The Firmware Engineer Intern will develop and maintain embedded firmware for advanced hardware platforms, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in the full product lifecycle from concept to release.

DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded firmware for advanced hardware platforms, including data center, AI devices, SSD controllers, DSP networking chips, and high-speed PAM4 DSPs

Design and implement device drivers and firmware features for communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, MDIO, PCIe, NVMe) and RTOS-based systems

Participate in full product lifecycle: concept, design, implementation, testing, validation, and release to customers

Create and enhance automation scripts (Python, shell, bash) for testing, failure analysis workflows, and infrastructure management

Develop provisioning software and trusted firmware stacks to enable advanced security features for SoCs, including cryptography and secure protocols (TLS/SSL, IPSec)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hardware, System, QA, Customer Solutions) for integration, debugging, and performance optimization

Design and execute unit, system, and integration tests, including regression planning and continuous integration (Jenkins)

Support lab testing and data analysis, including tool development for debugging, proof-of-concept preparation, and customer documentation

Work on mission-critical features for top-tier cloud customers and gain exposure to DSP concepts (Equalizers, Filters) and networking fundamentals (Ethernet, TCP/IP, OSI model)

Debug complex hardware/software issues, drive root cause analysis, and manage fixes through issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira)

Qualification

Embedded firmware developmentDevice driversCommunication protocolsPythonCLinuxNetworking fundamentalsRTOS architectureDebuggingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a BACHELOR'S degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields with an anticipated graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2027

Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficiency in Python and/or C

Comfortable working in Windows or Linux-based development environments

Understanding of computer architecture, networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP), and/or embedded systems