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At a glance
Marvell is hiring a Senior Engineer - Firmware Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 3. The description mentions Embedded C, C++, Python and Linux. Marvell has 99 other openings in the US, 85 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 225 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $191,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
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About hiring at Marvell
Marvell has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 8 states. Most are in software & IT (34), hardware & chips (30) and data & AI (9). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (86), Irvine, CA (13) and Austin, TX (7). 1% of them are remote, 15% are open to entry-level candidates and 1% show pay. We collect Marvell's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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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.
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