Design-for-Test (DFT) Intern

Job Description

Design for Test Intern, BS – Summer 2027 | Marvell Technology

The Tone:
This is an internship at Marvell Technology, with the specific location not specified. Marvell designs semiconductor solutions that serve as foundational components for the data infrastructure connecting our world, spanning enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. This Design for Test intern role is crucial for supporting Marvell’s ongoing customer engagements and directly contributes to the company’s revenue and the development of transformative technology. As an intern, you will contribute to innovations that can affect lives and advance industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $30–$59 hourly
• Team: Entry-level Design-for-Test (DFT) intern
• Mission: Help with the design and implementation of DFT designs and reference flows, coordinating their deployment on system-on-chip (SOC) designs to ensure successful client delivery.
• Tech Stack: Linux, TCL, Python/Perl, CAD tools, ICL/PDL constructs, SV/UVM

What You’ll Actually Do
• Understand: Comprehend design requirements and customer specifications for assigned projects.
• Execute: Learn and operate defined computer-aided design (CAD) tools and flows for specific designs.
• Develop: Design and develop system-on-chip (SOC) using Linux, TCL, Python/Perl, or other equivalent scripting languages.
• Implement: Analyze, debug, and implement Design for Test (DFT) features utilizing defined CAD tools and flows.
• Collaborate: Work with global CAD teams to address design flow fixes and improve feature functionality.
• Assist: Support design verification efforts using ICL/PDL constructs and SV/UVM.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CE), or a related field, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required; academic background in a relevant engineering discipline is essential.
• Skills: Fluent in English, both written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Basic understanding of Linux/Unix/BSD Internals with experience working on multi-threaded systems; strong programming skills in scripting languages like TCL or Python in a Unix environment with good problem-solving abilities; knowledge of SOC design flow and DFT practices such as At-Speed Test, Built-in Self-Test (BIST), Automated Test Pattern Generation (ATPG), IEEE1149.6 (AC-JTAG), and IEEE1687 (IJTAG).