Marvell Technology · 8 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded SW/Microcontroller/Bare-Metal Drivers
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $166K/yr
4+ years expMarvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that power data infrastructure across various sectors. They are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and maintain firmware for high-speed interconnects, focusing on next-generation AI/ML solutions using the Celestial AI Photonic Fabric Architecture.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrate best practices in software development and documentation to deliver high-quality software on tight schedules while meeting all requirements
Actively engage in code reviews, discussions to share knowledge, and improve code quality
Participate in gathering technical requirements, contributing to firmware and software design specifications
Strong understanding of digital communication fundamentals and serial communication protocols
Provide support to both internal and external SW and HW development teams
Provide guidance on test plans for lab characterization once design comes back from fab
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical field
At least 4 years of hands-on experience in firmware or embedded software development
Deep proficiency in C (required)
Demonstrated experience with microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R/A, ESP32, RISC-V) and their peripherals
Proven ability to debug complex hardware/firmware issues on the bench using in-circuit debuggers (JTAG/SWD) with GDB
Experience reading signal waveforms, verifying timing, and identifying glitches using oscilloscopes
Experience for decoding digital bus traffic (SPI, I2C, UART) using logic analyzers
Experience for basic electrical troubleshooting using multimeters/power supplies
Experience in writing bare-metal drivers and working directly with device registers
Familiarity with version control systems and bug tracking tools
Strong problem-solving skills with an investigative, 'get to the bottom of it' mindset
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with hardware, QA, and software teams
Preferred
C++ (highly desired)
Git preferred
Benefits
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
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones
Company
Marvell Technology
We believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-20Post Ipo Equity
2016-05-13Post Ipo Equity
2015-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Murphy
Chairman and CEO
Radha Nagarajan
SVP & CTO, Optical Engineering
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