# Principal ASIC/SOC Validation Lead - Photonic Fabric at Marvell Technology

- Company: Marvell Technology
- What the company does: Designed for your current needs and future ambitions, Marvell delivers the data infrastructure technology transforming tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures for the better.
- Company website: https://www.marvell.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply by: 2026-12-17
- Apply: https://marvell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/marvellcareers/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Principal-Validation-Lead_2605003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/marvell-technology-principal-asic-soc-validation-lead-photonic-fabric/

## About the role

The Principal Validation Engineer (Lead) will own the lab validation strategy and execution for advanced ASIC/SoC products integrating CXL 3.x, HBM, DDR, PCIe, and high-speed SerDes. This role combines hands-on silicon bring-up and debug with technical leadership of validation activities, including test planning, methodology, and coordination across design, DFT, firmware, and product/test engineering. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Typically 5+ years of industry experience in silicon or system validation, including hands-on lab work
- Strong expertise in at least two of the following: CXL (2.0/3.x), PCIe (Gen4/Gen5/Gen6), DDR (DDR4/DDR5), HBM (HBM2/2E/3), high-speed SerDes
- Proven experience leading bring-up and validation of complex ASIC/SoC products from first silicon through production
- Deep hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, BERTs, power supplies, etc.) and high-speed measurement techniques
- Strong scripting and lab automation skills (e.g., Python, TCL, shell, MATLAB) for test control and data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional debug and closure, with clear communication of complex technical issues


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