Senior Staff Engineer - Simulation Development( System C/ VDK)

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 MBE (Marvell Business Engineering) group is a software and firmware engineering organization within Marvell that develops platform software, firmware, drivers, and solutions across multiple product lines including processors, CXL memory expanders, storage controllers, Ethernet PHYs, and data acceleration technologies. What You Can Expect As a SoC Simulation Engineer in Virtual Platforms, your primary responsibility is to create accurate and efficient functional models for simulating System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. You collaborate closely with software teams to gather essential inputs, enabling early-stage development well before physical silicon is available. Additionally, you play a crucial role in diagnosing and resolving issues observed in firmware by analyzing simulation results. Furthermore, you actively promote the adoption of virtual platforms within the company, emphasizing their benefits for accelerated development and efficient collaboration.

Virtual Platforms is a dynamic team of engineers and designers specializing in creating cutting-edge functional simulations for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. By providing accurate simulations and realistic environments, we accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market. Join us as we shape the future of SoC technology! Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and at least 7-12 years of related professional experience. Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-8 years of experience. Other majors may be considered if you have enough knowledge or experience in this area. Working knowledge of System C , Python and C++ . You also need a fundamental understanding of firmware and software architecture. Willing to learn. During your first few months, you’ll be coming up to speed on our technology and tools. You’ll be learning the ins and outs of Virtual Platforms and our System-on-Chips. Even after you’ve been here a while, you’ll be constantly learning new things because we are on the absolute leading edge of technology. Collaborative with your teammates. We have a great culture here. People help one another and share knowledge. While not mandatory, experience with existing simulator technologies such as Virtualizer, Simics, QEMU or gem5 is desirable. Experience in computer architecture (ARM and/or RISC-V architecture) is highly valued. 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