Marvell Technology

Senior Staff Engineer, Physical Design

Marvell Technology$112K — $166K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience, or 2-3 years with a Master's/PhD.
  • Expertise in full-chip and sub-hierarchy integration.
  • Experience with large digital designs in a digital design environment.
  • Understanding of RTL to GDS flows and methodologies.
  • Scripting skills in Perl, TCL, and Python.
  • Understanding of digital logic and computer architecture.
  • Knowledge of Verilog.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to contribute in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design teams across disciplines to ensure timely design convergence and integration.
  • Implement and support multi-voltage designs through place and route, static timing analysis, and physical verification using EDA tools.
  • Drive assembly and design closure while engaging with RTL design teams.
  • Mentor and provide technical direction to junior employees and peers to enhance project outcomes.
  • Develop scripts in Shell, Python, and TCL for data extraction and productivity enhancements.

Benefits

  • Participation in bonus and equity plans including new hire equity grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits focusing on financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
  • Family support programs to balance work and home life.
  • Robust mental health resources and support services.
Full Job Description

Your Team, Your Impact

Built on decades ofBuilt on decades of expertise and execution, Marvell’s custom Processor/ASIC solution offers a differentiated approach with a best-in-class portfolio of data infrastructure intellectual property (IP) and a wide array of flexible business models. In this unique role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on both the physical design and methodology for future designs of our next-generation, high-performance processor chips in a leading-edge CMOS process technology, targeted at server, 5G/6G, and networking applications.

What You Can Expect

You will work with both local and global team members on the physical design of complex chips as well as the methodology to enable an efficient and robust design process. This position also provides an exciting platform to engage with diverse engineering challenges within a collaborative and innovative environment at Marvell.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Work with design teams across various disciplines such as Digital/RTL/Analog to ensure design convergence and integration in a timely manner.
  • Implement/support designs with multi-voltage designs through all aspects of implementation (place and route, static timing, physical verification) using industry standard EDA tools.
  • Work with RTL design teams to drive assembly and design closure.
  • Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to junior employees and colleagues when necessary to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • Write scripts in Shell, Python, and TCL to extract data and achieve productivity enhancements through automation.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3-5 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2-3 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree

  • Expertise in full-chip & sub-hierarchy integration.

  • Experience integrating and taping out large designs utilizing a digital design environment.

  • Good understanding of RTL to GDS flows and methodology.

  • Good scripting skills in Perl, tcl and Python.

  • Good understanding of digital logic and computer architecture

  • Knowledge of Verilog.

  • Good communication skills and self-discipline contributing in a team environment.

  • Experience with multi-voltage and low-power design techniques is a plus.

  • Experience with Cadence Innovus is preferred.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

112,300 - 166,280, $ 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.

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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About Marvell Technology

Marvell Technology is a semiconductor company that designs and develops analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits. The company's product portfolio includes processors, connectivity, storage, and security solutions. Marvell's customers operate in various industries, including data center, enterprise, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Marvell Technology
Size
6,729 employees
Market Cap
$30.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$277.3 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+14.2%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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