Senior Staff Firmware Engineer - low-level firmware/software for advanced Compute, Storage, and Custom ASIC platforms.

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 team focuses on developing and implementing low-level firmware and software for advanced Compute, Storage, and Custom ASIC platforms.
At Marvell, you'll find a fun and exciting work environment with significant growth potential.
You will collaborate closely with Hardware, Design, and Software teams to bring up, test, and validate new products, ensuring secure operation, high performance, and seamless system integration.

What You Can Expect

• Design and develop firmware for the Marvell's diverse portfolio of Compute, Storage and Custom ASIC solutions.

• Partner closely with the hardware engineering team to bring up, test and validate the hardware reference platforms for our Compute, Storage, and Custom ASIC product lines.

• Design and implement software/firmware for Management Controllers within Marvell's hardware reference platforms to improve the testability and validation of Marvell Silicon solutions.

• Support the software/firmware qualification efforts by creating comprehensive test cases, contributing to test automation, and advancing our CI/CD pipeline development and processes.

What We're Looking For

• BS / MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in firmware/software development.

• Hands-on experience with low-level platform software/firmware, including hardware bring-up and debugging.

• Strong knowledge of Arm Cortex-M, Cortex-A and RISC-V cores.

• Proficiency in C programming and debugging.

• Proficiency in the Rust programming language.

• Proficiency in Zephyr, Tock or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Experience in writing drivers for UART, SPI, I2C/I3C, USB, PCIe, etc.

• Strong proficiency in Arm TrustZone technology, including hands-on experience with its secure firmware implementation.

• Solid understanding of SoC security architectures and secure firmware boot flows.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

131,010 - 196,300, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

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.

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 [email protected].

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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