Marvell Technology · 1 day ago
Director Hardware Application Engineering
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $264K/yr
15+ years expMarvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that connect the world through data infrastructure. The Director of Hardware Application Engineering will lead the Hardware Customer Solutions team, overseeing the design, validation, and deployment of high-performance platforms, while managing a team of engineers to ensure successful customer adoption of Marvell’s silicon.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a high-performing hardware engineering team supporting North American and global customers in system design, validation, and integration
Drive architecture and design of reference boards, evaluation platforms, and customer-specific hardware implementations leveraging Marvell’s ASICs, Ethernet switches, and PHYs
Oversee Customer schematic and PCB design activities, ensuring optimal performance, manufacturability, and reliability in high-speed systems
Simulate validate and guide Customers throughout their high speed SI/PI simulations and thermal design – and provide advice and guidance for best in class design that can get them into production
Guide system bring-up and validation, including signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal validation using industry-standard lab equipment and methods
Partner with Software, Silicon Design, Packaging, and Operations to deliver integrated solutions and seamless customer experiences
Provide technical leadership during customer engagements, supporting design reviews, issue resolution, and lab debug
Drive continuous improvement in hardware methodologies, tools, and best practices, ensuring quality and consistency across projects
Participate in customer design-in reviews and lead technical discussions to guide customers through Marvell hardware integration
Manage project schedules, priorities, and deliverables to ensure on-time, first-time-right hardware execution
Contribute to product definition and roadmap planning with architecture and marketing teams, influencing future Marvell solutions
Collaborate globally across Marvell’s engineering sites and Customer Solutions teams to align strategies, share expertise, and deliver cohesive support
Represent Marvell’s hardware expertise in executive reviews, customer briefings, and industry events as needed
Qualification
Required
PHD, Masters degree or Bachelor's Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in hardware design, development, and validation of high-speed systems for networking, compute, or related domains
7+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including people management, hiring, and mentoring
Proven track record in high-speed board/system design involving Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes, and advanced power architectures
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, signal/power integrity validation, and root-cause debug
Strong understanding of system-level requirements, mechanical constraints, and manufacturing processes
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies
Customer-facing experience supporting complex technical engagements and resolving issues in real-world deployments
Preferred
Experience in networking ASIC or switch platform development and familiarity with Marvell's ecosystem or equivalent
Background in reference board design and customer enablement for silicon-based platforms
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including test, reliability, and qualification at ODM/CM sites
Experience working with Tier-1 data center, cloud, or telecom customers
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
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
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones
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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