Marvell Technology · 4 weeks ago
Field Application Engineering, Principal Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expMarvell Technology is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions that power data infrastructure globally. As a Principal Field Application Engineer, you will lead technical engagements, support customer success, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Marvell's networking products.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Responsibilities
Lead pre-sales technical engagements — demonstrating deep expertise in Marvell networking silicon and software
Respond rapidly to customer queries and technical challenges with clarity, ownership, and urgency
Assist customers with software bring-up, system integration, and complex debugging of Marvell Switch products
Provide expert guidance on implementation of networking protocols (VLAN, STP, L2/L3, etc.) and advanced switch features
Deliver tailored training sessions for customers on Marvell’s features, architecture, and optimized implementations
Create customer-focused documentation, sample code, and application notes that accelerate time-to-market
Work closely with Marketing and Application Engineering to refine tools, APIs, and next-generation platforms
Translate customer insights into impactful requirements for product and tool development
Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues via email, phone, remote session — and when necessary — on-site
Engage directly in whiteboard design reviews and architecture discussions with top networking innovators
Travel may be required to customer sites and Marvell facilities (industry events, trainings, collaborative engagements)
Qualification
Required
8+ years of software development background — real-world experience matters
Strong proficiency in C and C++ development
Deep expertise in computer networking — VLANs, STP, L2/L3 concepts, routing, switching
Solid understanding of Linux user mode, kernel mode, and drivers
Competency in embedded OS concepts and hands-on debugging
PCI Express knowledge is a must
Exceptional written and verbal communication, able to convey complex ideas with clarity and confidence
Strong presentation skills — you'll be educating both technical and executive audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (SGMII, XFI, XAUI/RXAUI, SFI, 100M/1G/10G) is highly desirable
Comfortable using lab tools — high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traffic generators
Familiarity with PCB design, signal integrity, and production testing adds strong advantage
Prior experience with Marvell Switching products or similar networking platforms
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
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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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