Marvell Technology · 1 month ago
Senior Director Systems Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$203K/yr - $304K/yr
20+ years expMarvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that power the data infrastructure connecting our world. The Senior Director of Systems Architecture will guide the technical direction of Marvell's Ethernet PHY, SerDes, and retimer products while engaging with Tier-1 customers and influencing product roadmaps.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the executive technical authority for high-speed connectivity architectures, guiding global customer strategy and ensuring alignment across Marvell’s silicon, firmware, systems, and marketing organizations
Define system-level architectures for next-generation PHY/SerDes/retimer solutions and ensure successful deployment across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier markets
Represent customer technology requirements and long-term trends to Marvell leadership to influence multi-year product and roadmap planning
Lead high-level technical engagements with CTO, Chief Architect, and Distinguished Engineer counterparts at global Tier-1 customers
Translate complex customer requirements into scalable, manufacturable system architectures utilizing Marvell’s connectivity portfolio
Oversee architecture reviews, high-speed PCB design guidance, signal integrity strategies, system-level debugging, and executive technical escalations
Partner closely with silicon architects, engineering leaders, and product management to influence next-generation PHY and SerDes product definitions, standards participation, and ecosystem strategy
Drive architectural assessments of emerging technologies, new interface standards, and market shifts in high-speed connectivity
Lead and mentor senior architects, principal engineers, and applications teams globally
Establish best practices for system design, customer engagement, and technical collateral development across the organization
Scale the architecture function to support rapid growth in high-speed connectivity products
Deliver high-impact technical briefings, competitive positioning, and strategic solution proposals to senior customer and partner executives
Serve as a key external spokesperson for Marvell in customer meetings, industry forums, and technical summits
Develop high-value collateral including architecture guides, white papers, standards contributions, and solution blueprints
Work hand-in-hand with silicon development, system validation, firmware, software, and marketing to deliver cohesive solutions across all layers of the technology stack
Support customer bring-up, field trials, interoperability testing, and high-volume production ramps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
20+ years of experience in high-speed connectivity, Ethernet PHY, SerDes, optical modules, mixed-signal ICs, or related system architecture roles
Demonstrated success leading architecture or applications organizations supporting Tier-1 enterprise, cloud, or hyperscale accounts
Deep expertise in high-speed board design, signal integrity, system modeling, and debug methodologies
Strong lab and system-level hands-on experience (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, traffic generators)
Proven ability to communicate technical strategy at the executive level and influence both internal and external organizations
Strong background in C/C++, Python/TCL scripting, automation frameworks, and system-level diagnostics
Experience driving cross-functional teams and managing multiple strategic customer programs
Willingness to travel globally
Preferred
Prior leadership of architecture, systems engineering, or applications engineering organizations
Experience defining semiconductor product roadmaps or participating in technical standards bodies
Background in technical sales strategy, solution architecture, or executive-level customer engagement
Experience driving development of next-generation connectivity technologies (e.g., 112G/224G SerDes, emerging PHY standards, optical integration)
Benefits
Flexible time off
401k
Year-end shutdown
Floating holidays
Paid time off to volunteer
Company
Marvell Technology
We believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-20Post Ipo Equity
2016-05-13Post Ipo Equity
2015-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Murphy
Chairman and CEO
Radha Nagarajan
SVP & CTO, Optical Engineering
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