Silicon Validation Staff Engineer

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Marvell designs semiconductor solutions that form the backbone of modern data infrastructure, powering enterprise, cloud, AI and carrier systems. The company is seeking a Silicon Validation Staff Engineer to join a specialised team that validates high‑bandwidth optical and electronic components, including amplifiers, silicon‑photonic devices and coherent digital‑signal programming units. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, supporting both internal projects and external customers worldwide. On a daily basis the engineer will develop, port, execute and debug bare‑metal software across multiple SSD blocks to confirm correct operation. Responsibilities include writing and maintaining code for new features and standards, collaborating with design, firmware and validation groups to troubleshoot failures, and producing detailed test plans and result documentation. The role also involves creating performance, throughput and power tests for various SoC blocks, ensuring that silicon meets the required specifications. The position requires a Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering together with several years of professional experience in pre‑silicon and post‑silicon validation or stress PVT testing. Candidates must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate strong C/C++ development abilities, a solid grasp of embedded software, Linux environments and basic ARM/RISC processor or SOC architecture knowledge. Proven debugging skills, familiarity with typical lab equipment such as emulators, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and excellent written and spoken English are also essential. Additional assets include knowledge of DDR, SPI, PCIe and NVMe interfaces, which can further enhance performance validation work. Marvell offers a competitive base salary of €40,500‑€54,000, participation in bonus and equity programmes, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment. The role is classified under the Italian national collective labour contract for tertiary distribution and services, and the company encourages applications from candidates with disabilities and protected categories. Candidates must be eligible to access export‑controlled technology under U.S. regulations. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering - Master's degree in Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering - 3‑5 years professional experience in validation (or 2‑3 years with Master's) - GPA of 3.5 or higher - Excellent C/C++ software development skills - Understanding of embedded software, Linux and ARM/RISC basics - Experience with embedded software development and debugging - Familiarity with emulators, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers - Excellent written and oral English communication - Working knowledge of DDR, SPI, PCIe, NVMe (nice‑to‑have)