Sr Staff CAD Engineer

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

As a key CAD member of Marvell Central Engineering, you will play a leading role on developing next-generation automated design flow and its add-on tools. You will have the opportunity to use your extensive design and CAD knowledge to participate in defining the whole organization's design infrastructure, methodology and workflows.

What You Can Expect

• Develop run sets for nanotechnology and support Calibre, ICV and provide user support for physical verification debugging to streamline physical verification flow. Automate and support 3rd party IP onboarding on physical verification signoff for internal design group. Support tape-out and design-related foundry interface activities, physical verification CAD flow, and CAD flows for SOC integration. Develop and maintain validation procedures for physical verification flow and prepare user guides and documents. Job duties include some usage of full custom layout tools to review results and create validation test cases.
• CAD and EDA Tool Development: Develop and maintain advanced CAD and EDA tools and methodologies for digital and analog IC design, verification, and physical implementation.
• Tool Integration: Integrate various EDA tools into an efficient and cohesive design flow, ensuring seamless interoperability and maximizing design productivity.
• Methodology Development: Define and optimize design methodologies, flows, and best practices for efficient and reliable chip design, from physical verification to SoC tapeout
• Design Automation: Automate design tasks, including physical verification flow, design rule decks, automate layout migration, to improve design efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
• Tool Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate and select third-party EDA tools, libraries, and IPs to meet project requirements, considering performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including, foundry engineers, design engineers, layout designers, and software developers, to provide technical guidance, support, and training on CAD and EDA tools and methodologies.
• Tool Performance and Maintenance: Monitor and optimize tool performance, addressing any issues or bottlenecks, and ensuring tool reliability, stability, and usability across design projects.
• Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in CAD and EDA tools, methodologies, and industry trends, and provide recommendations on incorporating new technologies to enhance design capabilities.
• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials for CAD and EDA tools and methodologies, enabling efficient knowledge transfer and onboarding of new team members.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5+ years of related professional experience. Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3 years of experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in CAD and EDA tool development and support, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• CAD and EDA Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies for digital and analog IC design, verification, and physical implementation. Proficiency with tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and scripting languages like Tcl, Perl, Python. Synopsys ICV is required, and Mentor Calibre svrf / tvf is preferred.
• Design Flow: Strong understanding of the complete IC design flow, from front-end design (RTL, synthesis, simulation) to back-end physical implementation (place and route, timing analysis, physical verification).
• Problem-solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex design and tool-related issues, propose innovative solutions, and drive them to completion.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading projects or initiatives, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Continuous Learning: Strong motivation for staying abreast of the latest advancements in CAD and EDA tools and methodologies, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

127,630 - 191,200, $ 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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