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.

This is a rare foundational technical leadership opportunity - you'll help shape verification strategy from the ground up and help build a world-class team as part of our strategic expansion into Southern California. You're not joining an established local team - you're contributing to building one. You'll define the culture, establish the methodology, and shape the technical DNA of Marvell's San Diego design verification organization.

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.

• Monitoring industry DV trends and adapting 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 17+ years of related professional experience. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 12-15+ years of experience. PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10-12+ years of experience.

• Expertise with SystemVerilog, UVM.

• Expertise with writing a detailed test plan and building a sophisticated, directed, random-verification environment.

• Expertise with scripting language such as Python or Perl and EDA Verification tools.

• Expertise with Object-Oriented Design and implementation.

• Expertise with Linux O.S.

• Excellent programming skills, especially C++ and ARM assembly.

• Expertise with various networking protocols.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

212,100 - 314,020, $ 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.

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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