Firmware Developer (ARM64)

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

Marvell is a leading provider of innovative technologies, including ultra-fast read channels, high-performance processors, leading edge transceivers, highly efficient analog designs, and powerful cryptographic engines.
The System software team (Firmware and Kernel) in the MBE BU focuses on developing and integrating key software components that enables use of Octeon series of silicons and custom silicons. These components form a critical subset of the complete software stack, ensuring the silicon's capabilities are effectively utilized. The team's work plays a key role in supporting the broader software ecosystem.

What You Can Expect

• In this position, you will be responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of Linux device drivers and debug utilities for ARM64 based SoCs.

• Participate in all phases of development and support including architecture, requirements, design, coding, unit testing, benchmarking, and support.

• Work closely with the Hardware, Firmware, and internal test teams on resolving issues during unit and integration testing.

• Contribute meaningfully to the Linux upstream community and OS distro vendors (such as RedHat and SUSE).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2 -10 years of related professional experience.

• Sound knowledge on ARM64 architecture.

• Strong working experience on Kernel internals, device driver development and virtualization concepts.

• Hands-on experience working on ARM trusted firmware (ATF).

• Knowledge on ARM64 debug and error handling technologies like RAS, synchronous/asynchronous errors, watchdog etc. will be a big plus.

• Excellent C programming skills.

• Excellent software design, problem-solving, debugging and documentation skills.

• Prior hands-on experience on using GDB, logic analyzer, Lauterbach is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

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.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification 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.

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