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

Switching Group - Focused on OpenSource
SONiC is an open source network operating system based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and ASICs. SONiC offers a full-suite of network functionality, like BGP and RDMA, that has been production-hardened in the data-centers of some of the largest cloud-service providers. It offers teams the flexibility to create the network solutions they need while leveraging the collective strength of a large ecosystem and community.
This position is for an R&D engineer to be involved in the development of solutions for DataCenter and Enterprise networks on products for Marvell Terlaynx and Prestera packet processors family integrating SAI/SONIC open NOS. Contribute to and lead all phases of software development from requirement gathering through implementation, UT/Functional testing and maintaining multiple code modules.Be part of creating innovative solutions for complex technical problems.

What You Can Expect

• Technical leader on a fast-paced project team of R&D engineers involved in the development of cloud Datacenter products of Marvell packet processors family.

• Contribute to and lead all phases of software development from requirement gathering through architect/design, implementation, UT/Functional testing and maintaining multiple software components.

• Contribute to the development of aggressive project goals and schedules.

• Demonstrate technical leadership and execute projects across a highly distributed engineering team.

• Work with various cross-functional groups such as Architect, other development teams, QA/Validation, System Test, Product Management, Product Documentation, Customer teams

• Responsible to mentor and train the team

• Required Experience and Skills:

• Extensive technical depth in L2 and L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols.

• Extensive experience in programming languages such as C/C++/Python

• Hands on experience on switch/router embedded system software development

• Experience architecting innovative, scalable Linux based Embedded products.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a wide range of audiences spanning executives to junior engineers

• Proven ability to successfully lead distributed teams and run projects across multiple locations

• Working experience in L2 switching/forwarding areas such as LAG, VLAN, xSTP, LLDP, Link OAM, ARP, VxLAN, DC fabric switching, etc

• Working experience in L3 unicast/multicast routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, IGMP, BGP, ISIS, etc

• Working experience in areas like ACL, QoS, Policers, TCAM, etc

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What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields and 8-15 years of related professional experience.
• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science or related fields with 5 - 10 years of experience.
• We are looking for technology passionate engineers with focus on execution and quality to help innovate and develop highly scalable and distributed embedded network software.

This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

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.

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