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Application Engineer - Early Career at Marvell… · Santa…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeSanta Clara, CA$94k–$141k/yr
Skills
c programmingpython programminganalog circuitsdigital circuitssystem-level hardwarehigh-speed oscilloscopesspectrum analyzerslogic analyzersprotocol analyzerstraffic generatorshigh-speed pcb layoutsignal integrityboard assemblymanufacturingserdes tx validationserdes rx validationembedded microcontroller systemsarm cortex-manalytical skills
Job Description
Summary: Marvell Technology is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions that enable innovative technology across various industries. They are seeking an early-career Application Engineer to support their AEC PAM4 DSP products, drive customer issue resolution, and collaborate with engineering teams to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively and efficiently support Marvell’s AEC PAM4 DSP products
- Own and drive customer issues to resolution, acting as the primary interface between customers and Marvell engineering teams
- Collaborate with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and Product Line Managers (PLMs) to gather and communicate customer needs to marketing and engineering teams
- Develop an understanding of customer target markets; analyze and prioritize design requirements; and provide structured feedback to engineering teams
- Drive and support the sales team in securing key design wins with Marvell AEC cables
- Review customer schematics and layouts; perform hands‑on bring‑up and debugging of customer cables; and track and manage customer technical issues through resolution
- Provide remote or on‑site troubleshooting, support customer lab and field trials, and gain an in‑depth understanding of customer application environments to deliver insightful technical guidance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 0-2 years of experience
- Experience with C and Python
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits and system-level hardware
- Proficiency in using lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic/protocol analyzers, and traffic generators
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multicultural, cross‑functional, and interdisciplinary teams
- Professional, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and self-driven
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as an Application Engineer, particularly in resolving customer issues
- Familiarity with high-speed PCB layout, signal integrity, board assembly, and manufacturing
- Hands-on lab experience with SerDes TX and RX validation
- Experience designing and/or debugging embedded microcontroller systems (preferably 32-bit ARM Cortex-M)
Required Skills: C programming, Python programming, Analog circuits, Digital circuits, System-level hardware, High-speed oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, Logic analyzers, Protocol analyzers, Traffic generators, High-speed PCB layout, Signal integrity, Board assembly, Manufacturing, SerDes TX validation, SerDes RX validation, Embedded microcontroller systems, ARM Cortex-M, Analytical skills
Benefits: Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, Family support programs to help balance work and home life, Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones
Benefits
Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
Family support programs to help balance work and home life
Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones