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Software Design Intern - Bachelor's Degree

31 MSI - (Marvell Semiconductor Inc.) US
Full-time
On-site
US - CA - Santa Clara - Marvell Park United States of America

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, 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

Marvell Central Engineering (CE) develops Marvell most advanced High-
Speed SerDes (HSS) IPs covering multiple applications, Switch, Automotive,
Storage, Optics, etc. Acting as the engine to the company, Central
Engineering provides the source of power to every business unit in Marvell
system. Central System Engineering (CSE) in Central Engineering,
independent of other CE functions including DSP algorithm development,
circuit design, physical design, packaging, etc., is a function team
responsible of validating all Marvell HSS IPs in the lab environment and
supporting all Marvell business units for fast and smooth SoC production.

What You Can Expect

  • Design, develop, and maintain internal tools for PHY validation and testing.
  • Automate test workflows, data acquisition, and reporting processes.
  • Work with hardware validation engineers to understand test requirements and translate them into software solutions.
  • Write scripts and test frameworks to interface with lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal generators).
  • Analyze test logs and results to support debugging and performance tuning.
  • Participate in code reviews and documentation efforts.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience working at the intersection of hardware and software.
  • Exposure to real-world validation processes used in high-speed I/O or SoC development.
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers across software, hardware, and test domains.
  • Experience writing code that directly impacts product validation quality and reliability.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language: Python, C/C++, C#.
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SerDes).
  • Understanding of basic signal integrity and physical layer concepts.
  • Experience with Windows or Linux environments and command-line tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.
  • Good communication and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with instrument control via SCPI, VISA, PyVISA, or similartools.
  • Familiarity with hardware validation, lab equipment automation, or bring-up processes.
  • Exposure to Git, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools.
  • Experience working on projects involving hardware/software co-design or embedded systems.
  • Coursework or projects involving digital/analog communication systems.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

27 - 55, $ per hour.

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

For Internship roles, we are proud to offer the following benefits package during the internship - medical, dental and vision coverage, perks and discount programs, wellness & mental health support including coaching and therapy, paid holidays, paid volunteer days and paid sick time. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.

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 TAOps@marvell.com.

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