Senior Staff Embedded Device Software 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.  Your Team, Your Impact The Ethernet PHY group at Marvell is at the forefront of designing and developing high-speed transceivers for computer networks. We are seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Device Software Engineer who is passionate about technology and committed to delivering high-quality, scalable embedded software solutions. As a key member of our PHY embedded software team, you will contribute to the development of drivers and embedded device software for high-performance, mixed-signal DSP communication transceivers. What You Can Expect Design, develop, and test software components for a structured API that enables high-level programming interfaces to Marvell’s Ethernet transceivers. Develop and maintain kernel PHY drivers for Marvell’s Ethernet transceiver products. Create utilities and tools to support embedded software development, debugging, evaluation, and diagnostics. Build and maintain test infrastructure, including test data analysis tools and automated test scripts. Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to analyze system performance and identify optimization opportunities. Contribute to Python-based GUI development and automated data collection/analysis infrastructure. Support Field Application Engineering (FAE) teams in resolving customer issues and providing technical guidance.

Experience developing and debugging Linux kernel drivers, especially for PHY devices. Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted software development, including GitHub Copilot Hands-on experience with Ethernet transceiver device drivers and knowledge of Ethernet physical layer protocols. Familiarity with Ethernet switching, MAC/PHY/SerDes, MACsec, PTP, and High Availability systems.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of industry experience. Proficiency in C programming for embedded systems across various OS environments (Linux, Windows). Hands-on experience with Windows Visual Studio and system-level software development. Strong understanding of structured programming principles, including parameter passing, abstract data types, and data encapsulation. Solid experience with Python for scripting and tool development. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira). Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and best practices. Excellent debugging skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 132,500 - 196,140, $ 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. 
This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.
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