Senior Staff DSP Firmware Engineer at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. in Irvine, California

Job Description:

About Marvell

At Marvell, we believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform-for the better.

The data infrastructure that our customers build has never been more critical to our global economy. It's what's keeping the world connected, businesses running, and information flowing. If you're ready to excel, innovate, and truly enjoy your work, apply now for the position detailed below.

The Opportunity

The Ethernet PHY group at Marvell designs and develops high speed transceivers for computer and automotive networks. As a member of the PHY DSP firmware team the candidate will contribute to the development of firmware for an embedded processor in a high performance, mixed-signal DSP communication transceiver.

Develop and debug portable software in C and C++, to be used in embedded firmware as well as in C/Python-based host-based utilities and GUIs, and regression and simulation infrastructure
Intelligently structure new feature designs and other software changes so that code is scalable, maintainable, and easily mergeable.
Participate in software development design flow, submitting and attending code reviews, managing and updating issue-tracking tickets, following team-specific design and coding guidelines.
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain standards compliance.
Create utilities that aid in embedded software development, debugging, evaluating and diagnostics.
Develop test infrastructure, test data analysis tools, and maintaining test scripts
Perform analysis on system performance and identify opportunities to improve system firmware and test infrastructure including Python GUI and automated data collection analysis infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:
* BS/MS(preferred) degree in CS/CE/EE and 10+ years of experience.
* Solid C, C++ and Python programming, debug and testing skills.
* Proficient at using state machines to architect, design and write well-structured C code targeted for an embedded microprocessor.
* Knowledge of embedded microprocessors (ARM Cortex).
* Experience in the design, integration and test of embedded firmware for digital signal processing systems
* Experience throughout the entire embedded firmware development cycle including specification, design, unit test, and integration test
* Experience with source code control and build/release procedures.
* Must adhere to established coding guidelines and practices.
* Methodical debugging skills and root cause analysis.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Automotive Functional Safety, ISO 26262, MISRA, or Automotive SPICE highly desirable
* Strong hardware troubleshooting capability with working knowledge of test equipment including oscilloscopes, ICE, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
* Working DSP knowledge in digital filters, adaptive equalization and crosstalk cancellers typical in wireline applications such as DSL and ethernet.
* Experience in Python based GUI development
* Experience with Ethernet protocols and physical layer devices highly desirable.
* Proficiency in Verilog a plus.

The Perks

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an incredible culture. We'll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it's like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

Your Future

Marvell provides a work environment that promotes employee growth and development. We are searching for an individual who wants to grow with the company and will strive to improve performance. If you are driven, personable, and energetic, there will be additional opportunities for you here at Marvell.

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 GR-HR-Services-Americas@marvell.com or 408-222-3604.

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