Senior Distinguished Engineer

About Marvell

Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise cloud and AI 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

At Marvell Technology we are defining the future of data infrastructure. The Network Switch Business Unit (NSBU) is the powerhouse behind the worlds most advanced cloud AI 5G and enterprise networking products. Our solutions are the backbone of hyperscale data centers generative AI fabrics and global-scale networks that demand uncompromising performance.
As a Senior Distinguished Engineer you will be one of the most influential technical leaders in the organizationshaping the architecture of next-generation high-performance switch ASICs that will set the pace for the entire semiconductor industry. Your work will directly impact the scale-out architectures powering the next decade of AI cloud and connectivity growth.
This is a role for bold innovators who want to push boundaries create what hasnt been built before and influence the technical direction of a multi-billion-dollar product line.

Why Marvell Why Now
Marvell is not just another semiconductor companywe are the partner of choice for hyperscalers AI innovators and global network operators. Heres why top engineers choose Marvell:
We are at the center of AI infrastructure growth delivering the networking technology that fuels large-scale GPU clusters and AI fabrics.
Our scale-out architectures are redefining whats possible in high-bandwidth low-latency switching.
We move fast with an engineering-led culture that prizes creativity bold ideas and technical excellence.
You will shape products used by every major cloud and AI providerimpacting the entire digital economy.
Your innovations wont just shipthey will scale shaping global infrastructure for years to come.
If youre driven to architect at the edge of whats technologically possible and want your work to influence the entire semiconductor and cloud ecosystem Marvell is where you belong.

What You Can Expect

In this role you will have unmatched technical visibility and the opportunity to drive architectural decisions at the highest levels. You will:

Lead Architectural Vision

• Serve as the principal architect for advanced networking ASICs focused on performance scale-out capabilities power efficiency and silicon leadership.
• Define long-term architectural roadmaps for Marvells next-gen switching platforms serving AI clusters hyperscale cloud carrier and enterprise markets.

Pioneer Multi-Die and Chiplet Innovation

• Architect multi-die systems including die-to-die (D2D) high-bandwidth interconnects that redefine how large-scale ASICs are built.
• Champion chiplet-based methodologiesthat increase design modularity accelerate development cycles and unlock new product families.

Drive Cross-Functional Systems Thinking

• Partner closely with hardware software packaging validation and system engineering teams to deliver coherent system-level solutions.
• Represent the architecture function in executive-level technical reviews and customer engagements.

Elevate Engineering Excellence

• Mentor senior and junior engineers helping develop the next generation of Marvells technical leaders.
• Foster a culture of innovation rigor and forward-looking design across the organization.

Work Where Innovation Happens

Because this role sits at the core of Marvells strategic technology engine it requires full onsite collaboration in Santa Clarawhere silicon system and architecture teams work side-by-side to accelerate innovation and execution.

What Were Looking For

Educational Background

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field required.
• Masters or Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Experience & Accomplishments

• 15 yearsof experience in ASIC architecture and design preferably in networking switching or high-performance SoCs.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving complex ASIC or multi-die products from concept through delivery.
• Strong track record of innovation at scalepatents publications or industry-recognized contributions.

Technical Mastery

• Deep expertise in:
  • System-level architecture for networking ASICs
  • Multi-die systems and advanced die-to-die protocols
  • Chiplet/heterogeneous integration techniques
  • High-performance switching pipelines memory subsystems packet processing traffic management and buffer management
• Strong understanding of system software interaction control-plane integration and full-stack implications.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Exceptional communication and influence skillsable to drive alignment at senior levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced highly innovative environment.

Proven mentoring capabilities with a passion for developing engineering talent.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

224280 - 336000 $ per annum

The successful candidates 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

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through lifes most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being family support mental and physical health and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back family support programs to help balance work and home life robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

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 .

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record assist with or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience thought process and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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