Director of Firmware Engineering - Embedded Systems/PCIe/CXL/NVMe/Ethernet/Serial Interconnect

Marvell Technology • Santa Clara, CA

21h

About The Position

About Marvell Marvell’s 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 Firmware Engineering for Photonic Fabric Products What You Can Expect Technical Leadership Define and own the firmware architecture for embedded systems spanning high-speed SerDes and interconnect IP Provide hands-on design reviews, architectural guidance, and code reviews to maintain quality and consistency across the codebase Drive firmware development best practices including coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, and test frameworks Partner closely with ASIC, hardware, and system software teams to define firmware/hardware interfaces and integration strategies Lead root cause analysis and resolution for critical firmware bugs and system-level issues Stay current with emerging industry standards (e.g., CXL, UALink, PCIe Gen 6) and guide their adoption into the product roadmap People Management Directly manage a team of 6–9 firmware engineers spanning junior, mid-level, and senior levels Hire, onboard, and develop firmware engineering talent; own the full recruiting lifecycle for your team Define clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, and provide structured feedback and growth plans Mentor junior engineers through technical challenges, career development conversations, and stretch assignments Build a culture of ownership, psychological safety, and continuous learning within the firmware organization Manage workload distribution, sprint planning, and delivery commitments in collaboration with program management Cross-Functional & Strategic Represent the firmware organization in program and product planning discussions; provide accurate scope and schedule estimates Collaborate with customers and field teams to understand integration requirements and drive firmware solutions Contribute to long-range technical roadmap planning in partnership with senior engineering and product leadership Identify and mitigate technical and organizational risks proactively What We're Looking For B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 10+ years of firmware or embedded systems engineering experience, with at least 6 years in an engineering management or technical lead role Deep expertise in one or more of: PCIe, CXL, NVMe, Ethernet, or high-speed serial interconnect firmware Strong proficiency in C for embedded and low-level systems development Experience with bring-up, validation, and debug of complex SoC or ASIC-based systems Ability to use best-in-class development practices including AI capabilities Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers at multiple career stages Strong communication skills — able to distill complex technical topics for both engineering peers and executive stakeholders Experience with photonic or optical interconnect systems Familiarity with UALink, CXL 3.x shared memory, or AI accelerator interconnect architectures Experience hiring and building firmware teams from early-stage or high-growth environments Prior experience at a semiconductor, networking, or AI infrastructure company Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 190,280 - 285,000, $ per annum The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. 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Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of firmware or embedded systems engineering experience, with at least 6 years in an engineering management or technical lead role
• Deep expertise in one or more of: PCIe, CXL, NVMe, Ethernet, or high-speed serial interconnect firmware
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded and low-level systems development
• Experience with bring-up, validation, and debug of complex SoC or ASIC-based systems
• Ability to use best-in-class development practices including AI capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers at multiple career stages
• Strong communication skills — able to distill complex technical topics for both engineering peers and executive stakeholders
• Experience with photonic or optical interconnect systems
• Familiarity with UALink, CXL 3.x shared memory, or AI accelerator interconnect architectures
• Experience hiring and building firmware teams from early-stage or high-growth environments
• Prior experience at a semiconductor, networking, or AI infrastructure company

Responsibilities

• Define and own the firmware architecture for embedded systems spanning high-speed SerDes and interconnect IP
• Provide hands-on design reviews, architectural guidance, and code reviews to maintain quality and consistency across the codebase
• Drive firmware development best practices including coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, and test frameworks
• Partner closely with ASIC, hardware, and system software teams to define firmware/hardware interfaces and integration strategies
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution for critical firmware bugs and system-level issues
• Stay current with emerging industry standards (e.g., CXL, UALink, PCIe Gen 6) and guide their adoption into the product roadmap
• Directly manage a team of 6–9 firmware engineers spanning junior, mid-level, and senior levels
• Hire, onboard, and develop firmware engineering talent; own the full recruiting lifecycle for your team
• Define clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, and provide structured feedback and growth plans
• Mentor junior engineers through technical challenges, career development conversations, and stretch assignments
• Build a culture of ownership, psychological safety, and continuous learning within the firmware organization
• Manage workload distribution, sprint planning, and delivery commitments in collaboration with program management
• Represent the firmware organization in program and product planning discussions; provide accurate scope and schedule estimates
• Collaborate with customers and field teams to understand integration requirements and drive firmware solutions
• Contribute to long-range technical roadmap planning in partnership with senior engineering and product leadership
• Identify and mitigate technical and organizational risks proactively

Benefits

• Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees