Senior Distinguished Engineer

Your Team, Your Impact

At Marvell Technology, we are defining the future of data infrastructure. 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.

What You Can Expect

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.

Role

In this role, you will have unmatched technical visibility and the opportunity to drive architectural decisions at the highest levels. You will:

• 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.

Work Where Innovation Happens

Because this role sits at the core of Marvell's strategic technology engine, it requires full onsite collaboration in Santa Clara—where silicon, system, and architecture teams work side-by-side to accelerate innovation and execution.

What We're Looking For

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required. Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Experience & Accomplishments

• 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.

Technical Mastery

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.

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

242,350 - 363,000, $ per annum