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At a glance
Marvell is hiring a Software Engineering Director - Switching/Routing, Layer 1, PHY, Kernel, Platform area in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 15 years of experience, first listed on November 11. Marvell has 99 other openings in the US, 87 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 201 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $193,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Marvell has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 1,789 software & IT jobs in California on USA Jobs 24, 78% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $210,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up. California has a pay transparency law that requires most employers to give a pay range for jobs there, so it is reasonable to ask the recruiter for it.
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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 (36), hardware & chips (32) and product & design (7). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (88), Irvine, CA (10) and Westlake Village, CA (6). 1% of them are remote, 11% are open to entry-level candidates and none shows 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
Teralynx series of switching products are key to Marvell 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 software leader for SDK development team.What You Can Expect
- Lead and manage a team of R&D engineers involved in the development of cloud Datacenter products of Marvell switching products.
- Responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of software for Marvell switching products
- 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
- Manage the engineering resource allocation.
- Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
What We're Looking For
The Director of Software Engineering will lead the software development team for platform and infrastructure areas to deliver innovative, high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives. We are looking for technology passionate leaders with focus on execution and quality to help innovate and develop highly scalable and distributed embedded network software. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep technical background. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of software development, from initial concept and design through to implementation and deployment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education and/or combination of education or experience.
15+ years of work experience architecting, developing, and launching software products and/or services, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of building and supporting cross-functional teams.
Proven track record of managing and delivering complex software projects.
Strong knowledge of software development methodologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in embedded platform software for
switching/routing products
Strong Knowledge in switching/routing products
Strong Knowledge in Layer 1, PHY, Kernel and platform area
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
190,280 - 285,000, $ 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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