Physical Design Engineer Intern
Posted on 9/11/2025

Marvell
Compensation Overview
$28 - $55/hr
Austin, TX, USA
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About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, 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 Custom Compute and Storage group within Marvell's Compute and Customs Solutions Business Unit provides chip solutions for next generation 5G carriers, cloud data centers, enterprise, and automotive applications. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow your design skills, supporting architecture to GDSII (Graphic Data System) implementation of ASIC and processor designs. Come join a world-class team of which the Marvell Austin site is a part of and help bring the next generation of exciting products to market!What You Can Expect
- Understand design specifications
- Implement designs through all aspects of implementation (floor planning, placement, clock insertion, routing, timing closure, and physical verification) using industry standard EDA tools.
- Work with design teams across various disciplines to ensure designs converge and integrate in a timely manner.
- Write scripts in Python, TCL, Perl, and Shell to aid design and development activities
- Utilize problem solving skills to analyze, debug, and implement fixes for design violations using CAD tools
- Collaborate with global CAD teams on design flow fixes and feature improvements
- Utilize technical leadership abilities and sound communication skills to drive and manage timing closure deliverables for cross-site teams
What We're Looking For
- Candidate MUST be currently pursuing a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with projected graduation date of Fall 2024 or Spring 2025
- 0-1 years of previous experience
- Great problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented and self-motivated team worker with good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a Unix type environment
- Scripting skills in Python/TCL/Perl
- Knowledge of SOC Design and Physical Design flows is a plus
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
28 - 55, $ per hour.The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
For Internship roles, we are proud to offer the following benefits package during the internship - medical, dental and vision coverage, perks and discount programs, wellness & mental health support including coaching and therapy, paid holidays, paid volunteer days and paid sick time. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.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.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at [email protected].
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