Staff Engineer- DFT
Marvell Technology
Santa Clara, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
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’s Optical DSP (ODSP) team within the Connectivity Business Unit develops advanced, industry-leading ASICs for the hyperscale data center, enterprise, and AI infrastructure markets. Our products — including multi-terabit retimers, coherent DSP devices, and high-speed optical transceivers — are critical enablers for efficient, high-bandwidth data transmission across fiber optical networks and electrical interconnects at 100G+ per lane. The ODSP team operates at the leading edge of semiconductor technology, developing chips in TSMC advanced process nodes. We are a global, multi-site engineering organization spanning Santa Clara, Ottawa, Pavia, Irvine, Vietnam, and Argentina — and we are looking for a staff DFT engineer in Santa Clara on our next-generation ODSP program, to help set up the methodology and flow on our flagship products.
What You Can Expect
Implement scan, compression, OCC, wrappers and MBIST on assigned blocks/partitions.
Run ATPG, analyze coverage, and drive coverage improvement (test points, fault exclusions).
Run DFT DRC, gate-level (zero-delay and SDF) simulations, and debug failures.
Support DFT timing constraints and closure with PD/STA teams.
Generate patterns and support silicon bring-up and ATE pattern debug.
Write scripts for flow automation; document methodology.
What We're Looking For
BS/MS in EE/CE; 5+ years of DFT experience, MS in EE/CE: 3+ years of experience
Hands-on with scan/ATPG/MBIST/JTAG using Synopsys or Siemens tools.
Good Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting (Tcl/Python/Perl) skills.
Understanding of ASIC flow, STA, and gate-level simulation.
Good communication; works well in cross-functional teams.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 113,920 - 170,600, $ 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.
This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.
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 include an 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, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. 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 TAOps@marvell.com .
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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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