Hardware Applications Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as the technical leader for Marvell’s switching, PHY, and processor SoC products, with an emphasis on hardware components.

• Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical support to Avnet's clientele.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Marvell networking products and their appropriate applications.

• Analyze customer technical requirements/specifications and design optimal solutions based on Marvell technology.

• Engage in field assessments of intricate hardware/software challenges and replicate these in the Marvell laboratory.

• Offer software and system-level hardware technical assistance, which includes Linux BSP, U-Boot bootloader, device drivers, and board design troubleshooting.

• Conduct reviews of schematics.

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve customer issues or bugs utilizing low-level debuggers and boot sequencing techniques.

• Support customers in implementing features at the API, system architecture, or platform level.

• Act as a technical intermediary between Avnet FAE and Marvell applications engineering teams for issue escalation and resolution.

• Participate in Marvell AE training sessions.

• Prepare and conduct training for FAEs and/or customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in embedded system hardware (Network SOCs, switches, PHYs, SerDes, PCIe, XAUI, SGMII, DDR, etc.).

• Experience in programming boot devices such as (IP/NAND) Flash and EEPROMs.

• Familiarity with peripherals including Flash devices (NAND/eMMC/SPI), SDIO, HS USB, GE, Serial, I2C, SPI, etc.

• Competence in debugging using protocol analyzers (e.g., Wireshark) and Ethernet Traffic Generators/Testers (e.g., IXIA).

• Strong background in Ethernet networking, encompassing TSN, AVB, IEEE 1588, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, ICMP, etc.

• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work autonomously for extended periods.

• Willingness to travel to customer locations as necessary.

• Capability to perform effectively under pressure.

• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

• Ability to operate with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and discretion.

• Previous experience in Applications / Field Applications Engineering is advantageous.

• 6-9 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience.

• 4-7 years of experience with a master's degree.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline.

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; Avnet is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities to give back to your community.