Senior Distinguished Engineer

Marvell Technology•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$242,350 - $363,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Network Switch Business Unit (NSBU) is the powerhouse behind the world’s most advanced cloud, AI, 5G, and enterprise networking products. Our solutions are the backbone of hyperscale data centers, generative AI fabrics, and global-scale networks that demand uncompromising performance. As a Senior Distinguished Engineer, you will be one of the most influential technical leaders in the organization—shaping the architecture of next-generation, high-performance switch ASICs that will set the pace for the entire semiconductor industry. Your work will directly impact the scale-up and scale-out architectures powering the next decade of AI, cloud, and connectivity growth. This is a role for bold innovators who want to push boundaries, create what hasn’t been built before, and influence the technical direction of a multi-billion-dollar product line. This group is responsible for defining the architecture of Marvell’s next-generation switch ASICs. This team owns: Product architecture definition, Behavioral modeling, Performance modeling & analysis, Architecture validation, Feature & protocol definition, Cross-functional technical leadership. You will collaborate directly with ASIC design, SerDes, firmware, validation, systems engineering, and product teams to bring new switch architectures from concept to silicon and production. In this role, you will have unmatched technical visibility and the opportunity to drive architectural decisions at the highest levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
15+ years of experience in ASIC architecture and design, preferably in networking, switching, or high-performance SoCs.
Demonstrated leadership in driving complex ASIC or multi-die products from concept through delivery.
Strong track record of innovation at scale—patents, publications, or industry-recognized contributions.
Deep expertise in System-level architecture for networking ASICs
High-performance switching pipelines, memory subsystems, packet processing, traffic management and buffer management
Deep knowledge of Layer 2 / Layer 3 forwarding, QoS, congestion management, and networking protocols.
Knowledge of Ethernet IO subsystems (IEEE 802.3 MAC/PCS/FEC) and SerDes
Expertise with behavioral and performance modeling, architectural validation, and system-level tradeoff analysis.
Strong understanding of system software interaction, control-plane integration, and full-stack implications.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts clearly and persuasively.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly innovative environment.
Proven mentoring capabilities with a passion for developing engineering talent.
Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Architectural Vision: Serve as the principal architect for advanced networking ASICs focused on performance, scale-out/scale-up capabilities, power efficiency, and silicon leadership.
Define long-term architectural roadmaps for Marvell's next-gen switching platforms serving AI clusters, hyperscale cloud, carrier, and enterprise markets.
Drive Cross-Functional Systems Thinking: Partner closely with hardware, software, packaging, validation, and system engineering teams to deliver coherent, system-level solutions.
Represent the architecture function in executive-level technical reviews and customer engagements.
Elevate Engineering Excellence: Mentor senior and junior engineers, helping develop the next generation of Marvell’s technical leaders.
Foster a culture of innovation, rigor, and forward-looking design across the organization.