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Staff Engineer - Embedded Firmware Development - CXL / PCIe / Near-memory accelerator / Memory-Expansion Controllers

Marvell Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Santa Clara Full-time Senior Embedded & Firmware

At a glance

Senior Embedded & Firmware role at Marvell. Santa Clara · full-time · $111,070–$166,400 base.

SalaryStated by Marvell
$111,070 – $166,400
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from MarvellOur estimate for the market: $188,923–$217,048Median $193,190
Below the market median of $193,190 for senior embedded & firmware roles in Santa Clara.
Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $193,190. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RoleEmbedded & Firmware
SenioritySenior
LocationSanta Clara
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$111,070–$166,400
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build firmware for CXL and PCIe endpoint products
  • Shape project objectives and timelines, then drive execution with engineering groups working across locations
  • Coordinate with architecture, development, QA and validation, system test, product, documentation and customer teams
  • Coach and train colleagues working on firmware development

What you bring

  • A master's degree in computer science or computer engineering
  • At least six years building firmware for embedded systems
  • Hands-on familiarity with Zephyr and C/C++ firmware design, plus strong ARM M7 debugging ability
  • Knowledge of encryption standards and a sound grasp of PCIe concepts

Who this fits

This senior role suits an experienced firmware engineer prepared to lead projects across distributed teams and mentor colleagues. The position is based in Santa Clara. You must qualify to handle information covered by U.S. export controls; applicants outside the stated exempt categories may face a licensing review before employment.

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 Marvell® Structera™ CXL product line brings the power of Compute Express Link (CXL®) to the memory bandwidth and capacity challenges faced by today's data center operators. The Structera A family of near-memory accelerators enables optimal compute and memory scaling. The Structera X family of memory-expansion controllers maximizes performance and addresses sustainability.

What You Can Expect

  • Firmware engineers involved in the development of CXL and PCIe End Point devices of Marvell.
  • This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep technical background.
  • Contribute to the development of project goals and schedules.
  • Demonstrate leadership and execute projects across a highly distributed engineering team.
  • Work with various cross-functional groups such as Architect, other development teams, QA/Validation, System Test, Product Management, Product Documentation, Customer teams
  • Collaborate with teams across various sites.
  • Responsible to mentor and train the team
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.

What We're Looking For

  • Master’s degree in computer science/Computer Engineering
  • 6 + years of experience developing firmware for embedded systems
  • Well versed with Zephyr development environment
  • C/C++ firmware design
  • Very good ARM M7 debugging skills
  • Knowledge of encryption standards
  • Good understanding of PCIe concepts

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

111,070 - 166,400, $ 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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