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Salary: USD 131,010 - 196,300 / annual
Marvell is seeking a Hardware Applications Engineer to support customer success with Ethernet switching technology across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. This role bridges customer needs and internal engineering teams, focusing on resolving hardware and platform issues, enabling customer designs, and supporting manufacturing production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Debug Layer 1 Ethernet issues related to Serdes and MAC/PHY, including signal strength analysis, Serdes eye diagrams, and signal integrity parameter tuning
- Debug other board interfaces such as PCIe, I2C, and MDIO
- Perform schematic and layout reviews of customer designs and platforms, providing detailed feedback
- Collaborate with hardware designers (board and ASIC) to write design guidelines, application notes, and technical bulletins
- Interface with board designers, ASIC/Serdes controller designers, program management, board vendors, and component vendors to understand design parameters
- Generate PCB stack-up recommendations leveraging industry-available fabrication materials and technologies
- Communicate with customers on both strategic and tactical solution aspects
- Work with cross-functional internal teams to deliver optimal solutions
The role requires strong technical depth in high-speed Ethernet, signal and power integrity, and the ability to handle complex customer interactions while maintaining clear communication.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5–10 years of professional experience; OR Master's/PhD with 3–5 years of experience
- Expertise in high-speed Ethernet Serdes interfaces (NRZ, PAM-4, 100G) and Ethernet Physical Layer (Layer 1) debugging
- Strong background in Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Electromagnetics, Thermal analysis, and multi-lane crosstalk analysis
- Proficiency with tools: HyperLynx, Ansoft SIWave, HFSS, ADS, Sigrity, PowerSI, PowerDC, Cadence Allegro, and Polar stack-up tools
- Ability to perform effective schematic and layout reviews
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, Perl, or Unix shell
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present solutions to customers
- Prior experience as an Application Engineer or equivalent customer-facing role (must demonstrate ability to handle customers)
Preferred Qualifications:
- MATLAB and Python expertise
- Experience with test equipment: servers (Windows/Linux), oscilloscopes, traffic generators (Ixia/Spirent/Xena), environmental chambers, thermal heads, Keysight VNA/TDR
- Experience programming high-speed/optics modules and linking various module types (LR, SR, ZR, ZR4, AECs)
