Senior Principal Digital IC Design Engineer

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

In this role you’ll be a member of the Data Center Engineering business group. Our group owns the digital design of high performance mixed signal ICs used in high speed interconnects in hyperscaler data centers. These chips implement advanced digital signal processing algorithms and protocol processing to meet demanding performance, speed, power and latency requirements of the interconnects that power the communication in AI clusters.

What You Can Expect

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and document micro-architecture and RTL for complex power management integrated circuits.
• Work closely with system and chip architects to design industrial quality implementations.
• Participate in the full design development cycle, end-to-end, from writing micro-architecture docs, RTL coding, specifications of timing, closely work with design verification teams to review test plans and execution of test, ability to bring up block tests on silicon during lab testing, and maintenance of designed blocks and reusable IPs.
• Produce comprehensive block uArchitecture and register Specs.
• Schedule detailed reviews with cross-functional teams Evaluate and participate in improving design and verification methodologies.
• Supervise or mentor other digital design engineers.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 12+ years of related professional experience.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10+ years of experience. or PhD in EE or ECE or related fields with 5+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog, Synthesis, STA, low power design, Spyglass and Quality checks of the implemented RTL for LINT, CDC.
• Hands on experience in scripting language such as Perl/Python.
• Proven track record of delivering production-quality designs on aggressive development schedules.
• Domain expertise in 802.3 standards and Serdes design is a plus. 
• Background in Digital Signal Processing, Error Correction codes and physical layer protocols through hands on prior experience is a plus.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

182,360 - 273,200, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.


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 

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.

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.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

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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