System Validation Engineer

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. 

This is an existing vacancy.

Your Team, Your Impact

What You Can Expect

• Validate the analog and digital system performance of Marvell's multi‑gigabit semiconductor devices
• Develop, execute, and maintain validation plans and test methodologies
• Design and implement advanced Python-based test automation frameworks and scripts
• Perform in-depth debugging, data analysis, and performance characterization
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as a self-driven contributor
• Periodic international travel to other Marvell sites may be required

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in silicon/system validation
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Deep understanding of DSP architectures for PAM4 and coherent transmission (including DFE, FFE, CDR, FIR, FEC, and link‑equalization methodologies)
• Strong debugging skills with complex, high‑speed systems
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis; familiarity with C++/Matlab and Git is a plus
• Hands-on lab experience with high-speed test equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal generators, VNAs, phase‑noise analyzers, and similar tools
• Skilled in technical documentation , including clear, well‑structured reports, data analysis, and visualization
• Experience with PCB schematic design and layout is an asset
• Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Full-time on-site work required
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without restrictions

Expected Base Pay Range (CAD)

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We're dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it's like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

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.

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.

Marvell may employ artificial intelligence technologies to assist in the evaluation of job applications. All application reviews include meaningful human involvement, and no hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of automated processing.