Senior Engineer - Firmware Engineer
At a glance
Senior Embedded & Firmware role at Marvell. Santa Clara · full-time · $111,070–$166,400 base.
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What you'll do
- Take software from requirements through architecture, coding, unit and functional tests, then maintain the resulting components
- Develop the IFCS SDK for Teralynx switching products and support its multiple software components
- Find practical answers to complex engineering problems in scalable embedded networking software
- Coordinate development with engineering groups based at different sites
What you bring
- A computer science, ECE or MCA bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience, or a CS/ECE master’s plus three
- You have developed software for embedded switch or router systems
- You program in C, C++ and Python
- You can qualify under U.S. rules to view export-controlled technology or software
Who this fits
This senior individual contributor role suits an engineer who values execution, quality and collaborative work across sites. The role is in Santa Clara. Access to controlled technology is subject to U.S. eligibility rules, and some applicants may need export licensing approval.
From the employer
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
The Teralynx series of switching products are key to Marvell’s cloud and AI market. IFCS SDK provides an interface for customer for Teralynx products. It is one of the critical components of the Teralynx products. With growing number of roadmap products and customers, we are looking for talented and motivated engineers for SDK development team.What You Can Expect
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to all phases of software development from requirement gathering through architect/design, implementation, UT/Functional testing and maintaining multiple software components.
- Create innovative solutions for complex technical problems.
- Collaborate with teams across various sites.
What We're Looking For
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.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s in computer science/ECE/MCA with 5+ years of experience or Masters in CS/ECE with 3+ years of experience.
- Experience in SDK development in Switching/Routing ASIC is a big plus
- Hands on experience on switch/router embedded system software development
- Extensive experience in programming languages such as C/C++/Python
- Experience in Linux kernel, SERDES, board bring up etc. is big plus
- Willingness to learn and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
111,070 - 166,400, $ per annumThe 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.