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Marvell

High-performance semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure

Firmware Engineer Intern

Summer 2027Updated on 10/21/2026
$26 - $52/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Santa Clara, CA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Westlake Village, CA, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringEmbedded Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
  • Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C.
  • Comfort working in Windows or Linux-based development environments.
  • Understanding of computer architecture, networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP), and/or embedded systems.
  • Knowledge or experience with Git, GitHub, or Gerrit; Linux, Makefiles, GDB, IDEs, and bash scripting; ARM CPU, RISC-V, TrustZone, Caliptra, or Trusted Firmware; RTOS architecture, device drivers, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, USB, PCIe, MDIO); security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, SPDM, digital certificates, cryptography); DSP concepts (Equalizers, Filters, ADC, DAC, FFE, DFE); Python/bash scripting, Jenkins CI, and software regression planning; GUI development, lab automation, and customer SDKs; Ethernet, SERDES, Switches, and Routers; unit testing, system integration, and debugging tools.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain embedded firmware for advanced hardware platforms, including data center, AI devices, SSD controllers, DSP networking chips, and high-speed PAM4 DSPs.
  • Design and implement device drivers and firmware features for communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, MDIO, PCIe, NVMe) and RTOS-based systems.
  • Participate in the full product lifecycle: concept, design, implementation, testing, validation, and release to customers.
  • Create and enhance automation scripts (Python, shell, bash) for testing, failure analysis workflows, and infrastructure management.
  • Develop provisioning software and trusted firmware stacks to enable advanced security features for SoCs, including cryptography and secure protocols (TLS/SSL, IPSec).
  • Collaborate with Hardware, System, QA, and Customer Solutions teams for integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Design and execute unit, system, and integration tests, including regression planning and continuous integration (Jenkins).
  • Support lab testing and data analysis, including tool development for debugging, proof-of-concept preparation, and customer documentation.
  • Work on mission-critical features for cloud customers and gain exposure to DSP concepts (Equalizers, Filters) and networking fundamentals (Ethernet, TCP/IP, OSI model).
  • Debug hardware/software issues, conduct root cause analysis, and manage fixes through issue tracking systems such as Jira.

About the company

Marvell Technology, Inc. creates high-performance semiconductor products that power data infrastructure for telecommunications operators, data centers, and enterprises. Its offerings span computing, storage, and networking to enable efficient, secure data transmission, storage, and processing. The products are programmable and scalable platforms designed for high bandwidth and strong security, supporting 5G networks and the broader digital economy. Revenue comes from designing, manufacturing, licensing, and providing related services to other businesses that integrate these components into their own products. Unlike many peers, Marvell emphasizes programmable, scalable platforms tailored to data infrastructure needs and long-term partnerships with enterprise and telecom customers. The company aims to help customers upgrade their networks and data systems to increase capacity, performance, and efficiency while expanding its own business in the data infrastructure space.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 fiscal 2027 revenue grew 37%, and data center sales reached 79%.
  • Management raised fiscal 2028 revenue guidance to about $18 billion in September 2026.
  • Bank of America named Marvell a top AI chip pick on October 1, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Data center revenue concentration hit 79% in Q2 fiscal 2027, leaving one customer cohort dominant.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin guides down to 57.5%-58.5% as custom chip volume rises.
  • Broadcom and Qualcomm are attacking hyperscaler custom silicon deals, threatening Marvell's design-win pipeline.

What makes Marvell unique

  • Marvell spans custom silicon, Ethernet, and optics across AI data center connectivity.
  • Its September 20, 2026 ECOC demos reached 2nm 400G, 800G, 1.6T, and 102.4T CPO.
  • AT&S expanded substrate capacity on September 22, 2026, backing Marvell's AI scale-up.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
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