Software Applications Engineer - Marvell

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JOB SUMMARY:

• Working within the Avnet Centralized Support organization, the Avnet Marvell Applications Engineer will act as the technical lead for Marvell’s switching, PHY, and processor SoC products, with a focus on the software aspects required to successfully use those products. This individual will serve as a resident expert and technical support resource for Avnet's customer base.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Thoroughly understand all major components of Marvell networking products and how they should be used, staying abreast, and trained on Marvell’s Switching, Processor, PHY and other product portfolios
• Responsible for understanding the technical requirements/specifications of the customer and architecting an optimum Marvell based device solution.
• Participate in field investigations of complex HW/SW issues and replicate them in Marvell lab using Marvell reference designs and hardware / software tools.
• Work closely with FAEs to provide software and system level hardware technical support to customers including Switching solution environments (CPSS, UMSD, etc), Linux BSP, U-boot boot loader, device drivers, and board design debug issues
• Identify, analyze and resolve issues/bugs reported by customers utilizing low level debuggers and boot sequencing
• Assist customers with feature implementation from an API, system architecture or platform level.
• Act as technical liaison between the Avnet FAE and Marvell applications engineering teams for issue escalation and resolution
• Participate in Marvell AE training events. Prepare and train FAE’s and/or customers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with embedded system software (Network SOC’s, Switches, PHYs, SerDes, PCIe, XAUI, SGMII, DDR, etc)
• Experience with enterprise switching configuration software Marvell/BRCM/Microchip.  Also, SOC build environments and tools.
• Comfortable in scripting environments and higher level languages such as Perl or Python for utilities.
• Experience with embedded software engineering using Linux or an RTOS, including kernel, device driver, and boot loader development / porting, and integrated development environments.
• Experience with API level and register-level programming of complex devices.
• Experience programming boot devices such as (IP/NAND) Flash, EEPROMs
• Working knowledge of peripherals such as Flash devices (NAND/eMMC/SPI), SDIO, HS USB, GE, Serial, I2C, SPI, etc.
• Experience debugging with protocol analyzers (e.g. Wireshark) and Ethernet Traffic Generators/Testers (e.g. IXIA)
• Strong Ethernet networking background, including TSN, AVB, IEEE 1588, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, ICMP, etc.
• Team attitude, but also ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure. Strong time management and task switching skills are necessary as you may be working on multiple customer problems at a time.
• Some travel to customer sites may be required.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction using independent judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and priorities. Work may be reviewed at a high level from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results.
• Previous Applications / Field Applications Engineering experience a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 6-9 years with bachelors' or equivalent combination of formal education and directly related experience. 4-7 years with master's

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical education

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• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

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