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Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer - PCB Board Level Circuit Design Simulation Test

Marvell Technology Santa Clara, California, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: 121,400 - 181,800, $ per annum

Posted Dec 2, 2025

Role & seniority: Mid-level PCB/Hardware Engineer (3+ years in data communication or related field); Electrical Engineering degree (MS preferred)

Stack/tools: OrCad Capture, Cadence Allegro, Python; Verilog for FPGA; SPICE for power/control benches; lab equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA, TDR)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Create/review schematics and PCB layouts; set design constraints for layout

  • Evaluate/select components (power supplies, FETs, clocks, logic ICs); run Spice simulations

  • Lab bring-up, board-level testing/debug; FPGA designs; collaborate with firmware/software for diagnostics

Must-have skills

  • Board-level circuit design, simulation, and hands-on test and bring-up

  • Proficiency with OrCad Capture, Cadence Allegro, and Python

  • Strong signal and power integrity knowledge for high-speed PCBs; understanding of PCB fab/assembly

  • Experience with lab test equipment (scope, VNA, TDR)

Nice-to-haves

  • FPGA/Verilog experience; additional expertise in power integrity; experience with clocking/low-jitter designs

  • Location & work type: Not specified; full-time role; base pay range provided (USD 121,400–181,800)

Full Description

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 Design and architecture for Central Engineering hardware, Hardware development for on-board subsystems to support chip test infrastructure. You will participate in hardware board development, lab testing and chip level bring up activities. Central Engineering is the center hub providing advanced silicon IP to be used by all the other fast growing business units including Data Center, Enterprise, Optics, Custom Computing, Storage and Networking. You’ll be part of the printed circuit board (PCB) engineering team designing hardware for many different projects at Marvell. Marvell is developing state of the art complex chips and hardware for Data Center applications and you will be exposed to leading edge technologies and have the opportunity be part of this high growth and innovative environment. What You Can Expect Create and review schematics and PCB layout and provide design constraints to layout. Evaluate and select new components such as power supplies, power FETs, low jitter Clocks, logic IC, etc. Create spice simulation test benches for power and control circuits. Collaborate with internal firmware/software teams on implementing board level and Chip diagnostics using Python. Lab bring up and board level test/debug on new PCB hardware. FPGA designs using Verilog. What We're Looking For Bachelor CE/EE degree (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering, with 3+ years of experience in data communication systems or similar field. Must have experience in board level circuit design, simulation and hands-on test and board bringup. Proficiency in OrCad Capture, Cadence Allegro, Python environments. Strong Knowledge in signal and power integrity for high speed PCB designs for network applications. Understanding of the PCB fab and assembly processes for engineering protos. Proficiency with lab test equipment (Scopes, VNA, TDR). knowledge in FPGA and Verilog a plus Ability to communicate well and work closely and cross-functionally with engineering groups in resolving issues Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 121,400 - 181,800, $ 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. Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process. 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. Interview Integrity As part of our commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or note-taking bots) during interviews. Our interviews are designed to assess your personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time. If a candidate uses such tools during an interview, they will be disqualified 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. #LI-AP1 Join our talent community to hear about company news, job openings and events. Join our Talent Community! 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. 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