Senior Staff Applications 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

Marvell's SerDes and PCIe Application Engineering team is the technical interface for Marvell's SerDes IP to internal and external customers. The team enables deployment of 112G/224G SerDes and PCIe Gen6+ technologies into AI infrastructure, data center servers, and high-speed networking applications. We work daily on customer design-wins, solving signal integrity challenges, enabling silicon bring-up, and ensuring interoperability across diverse system architectures.

What You Can Expect

Customer Technical Leadership - Serve as primary technical liaison for strategic customers; lead design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and pre-sales technical support; drive customer engagements from design-in through production ramp

Complex Problem Resolution - Debug and resolve sophisticated customer issues related to SerDes, PCIe Gen1-Gen6, and high-speed interfaces; perform signal integrity analysis, eye diagram measurements, and electrical characterization using advanced lab equipment

Product Development & Feedback - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (silicon design, firmware, validation, marketing) to drive product roadmap based on customer requirements; provide detailed feedback to influence future product features

Technical Documentation & Training - Develop high-quality application notes, reference designs, user guides, and white papers; deliver technical training to customers, sales engineers, and FAEs

Lab & Validation - Design, build, and bring-up evaluation boards and reference platforms; perform SI/PI simulations; execute protocol compliance testing and interoperability validation

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Field Application Engineers, Sales, Product Marketing, System Validation, and Silicon Development teams to support customer programs and resolve issues

Technical Enablement - Create and maintain knowledge bases, best practices documentation, and test automation tools to improve efficiency and repeatability

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:
• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience Or MS and/or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering 3+ years of experience as appliction Engineer

Technical Requirements:

• Deep Knowledge of Complex Mixed-Signal IC, SerDes, Or PCIe - Expert understanding of high-speed SerDes architecture (TX, RX, PLL/DLL, CDR), equalization techniques (CTLE, DFE, FFE), and PCIe protocols/standards (Gen1-Gen6); strong signal integrity principles

• Hands-On Lab Experience - Proficiency with high-speed oscilloscopes, BERT testers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic/protocol analyzers; ability to perform eye diagram analysis, jitter measurements, and electrical characterization

• High-Speed Board Design & Signal Integrity - Understanding of PCB design, SI/PI fundamentals, transmission line theory; ability to read schematics and layouts; knowledge of EMC/EMI principles

• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills - Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to engineers, management, and customers; strong presentation and technical writing capabilities

• Customer-Facing Experience - Proven track record building customer relationships; experience interfacing with customer technical teams; comfortable with on-site visits and remote support

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills - Strong collaboration across cross-functional and global teams; ability to work with design, validation, sales, and marketing; professional demeanor representing Marvell externally

• Self-Motivated & Independent - Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; manage multiple priorities simultaneously; results-oriented with sense of urgency

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

131,010 - 196,300, $ 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.

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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