Network Platform Development Engineer(C, Linux kernel, DPDK, Switch)

About Marvell

Marvells 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

What You Can Expect

• As an individual contributor you will be at the forefront of driving innovation in high-performance enterprise and cloud-scale networking.

• You will be responsible for developing advanced networking solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as DPU Switch SoC CXL P4 SONiC OVS DPDK ODP and SAI.

• Youll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance network programmability security and performance while actively contributing to open-source communities and helping shape industry standards.

• Develop next-generation switching and DPU-based solutions tailored for enterprise and cloud-scale environments.

• Implement and optimize control plane and data plane functionalities for switch platforms and DPUs.

• Enhance Layer 2/3 networking capabilities including VLANs VXLAN L2GRE MPLS BGP OSPF and multicast for scalable resilient infrastructure.

• Design and optimize high-performance switching fabrics with advanced packet processing QoS congestion control and telemetry.

• Build and integrate robust security features such as 802.1X MACsec NAC micro-segmentation and threat detection mechanisms.

• Contribute to open-source initiatives (e.g. SONiC SAI OVS DPDK ODP Linux kernel) and help define future networking standards.

• Collaborate with hardware teams to bring up new Switch SoC platforms and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

• Participate in code reviews design discussions and continuous integration processes.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field with 525 years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in C C Python and Lua scripting.

• Deep understanding of Ethernet switching Layer 2/3 protocols DPUs and networking standards.

• Understanding of RoCE RDMA and DPU concepts.

• Strong hands-on experience with SONiC SAI Cumulus Linux OVS DPDK ODP and DPU technologies.

• Familiarity with ARM multicore SoC architecture and high-speed packet I/O.

• Solid grasp of networking constructs such as ACLs LPM EM routing MAC learning QoS bridging and load balancing.

• Exposure to cloud networking SDN or network virtualization technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills especially in distributed team environments.

• Proven ability to independently plan execute and deliver complex technical projects.

• A passion for continuous learning and thriving in fast-paced innovation-driven settings.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration transparency and inclusivity. Were dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what its like to work at Marvell visit our Careers page.

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.