Hardware Design Engineer Intern - Application Engineering

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 Hardware Design team in the System Design Engineering Department of the Connectivity Business Unit develops evaluation boards and reference designs at data rates of 200G+/lane, for internal silicon evaluation and supporting customer designs of Marvell’s high-speed DSP/retimer products. The team is responsible for signal and power integrity simulations, component selection, schematic and layout designs, exploration of advanced board and packaging technologies, and board bring-ups. Qualified candidates have opportunities to work with a group of talent engineers to develop hardware evaluation platforms for Marvell’s products for next-generation datacenter applications.

What You Can Expect

• Currently enrolled student in Electrical Engineering or related fields with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

• Fundamental knowledge of basic electronic concepts, circuit elements, high-speed analog and mixed circuit design, signal integrity, board layout, and lab equipment.
• Basic knowledge and experience on schematic capture tools.
• Understanding of IEEE 802.3 and optical module / AEC MSAs for datacenter applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented individual, willing to take ownership of project tasks and drive to completion.

What We're Looking For

• Be part of a team in designing validation boards for product evaluation, together with silicon designers, validation engineers, and other hardware / software engineers.
• Experience a full hardware design cycle, from circuit development, board layout to platform evaluation to demonstrate Marvell’s products for system applications.
• Receive training in signal integrity design and PCB layout for high-speed applications.
• Take individual tasks in hardware design projects, including circuit implementation, BOM selection, and layout consideration under supervision of senior engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience in lab equipment for board-level bring-ups and testing.
• Write technical reports and application notes.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

29 - 57, $ per hour.

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

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights for our interns: medical, dental, and vision coverage, perks and discounts, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and paid holidays. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates. We look forward to sharing more with you 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 [email protected].

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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