Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avnet is a global technology distributor and solutions company that provides design, supply chain, and logistics expertise. The Hardware Applications Engineer will serve as the technical lead and resident expert for Marvell switching, PHY, and processor SoC products, supporting customers with hardware, software, and system-level issues. The role includes solution architecture, debugging, schematic reviews, customer support, issue escalation, and technical training.
Responsibilities
- 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 Linux BSP, U-boot boot loader, device drivers, and board design debug issues
- Perform schematic reviews
- 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
Skills
- Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
- Experience with embedded system hardware (Network SOC's, switches, PHYs, SerDes, PCIe, XAUI, SGMII, DDR, etc)
- 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
- Some travel to customer sites may be required
- 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
- 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
- 6-9 years with bachelors' or equivalent combination of formal education and directly related experience. 4-7 years with master's
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical education
- Previous Applications / Field Applications Engineering experience a plus
Benefits
- Remote / work from home position
- Flexible working arrangements
- 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
- Opportunities to give back to your community
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