Director of SoC Design Verification

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

Join Marvell's Custom Compute Solutions Business Unit (CCSBU) as we establish our design presence in San Diego's thriving semiconductor ecosystem. This team will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer silicon for advanced AI, XPU, and XPU-Attach programs. By partnering closely with customers and internal stakeholders, the design center will enable Marvell’s most strategic and financially significant custom SoC initiatives, delivering differentiated solutions that reinforce Marvell’s position as a trusted partner for next-generation compute platforms.

What You Can Expect

• Lead DV, emulation and post silicon validation execution with zero defect mindset.
• Define DV, emulation and post silicon validation scope.
• Define execution timelines working closely with stakeholders.
• Set goals, monitor, and take steps to keep the execution on track.
• Define DV methodology and verification strategies.
• Drive definition and implementation of DV TB architectures.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Design, DFT, PD, FW and system teams for successful product execution.
• Lead tool evaluation and selection.
• Drive continuous productivity improvements through incremental and forklift changes.
• Monitor industry DV trends and adapt to key trends.
• Hire, build and retain high performance engineering team.
• Address continuous training and development needs of the team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 12+ years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of ASIC development process.
• Prominent ability to lead ASIC design verification teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high quality ASICs.
• Good understanding of SoC architecture, processor cores, memory, and peripheral interfaces.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills.
• Highly motivated, self-driven and curiosity to learn new technologies.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

$197,400 - $292,150, $ per annum

Additional Compensation And Benefit Elements

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.

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews. These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.