senior software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership Master's · Posted Jun 14, 2026

About this role

Marvell is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Diego, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Cloud Computing. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Diego, CA
Education
Master's degree
Posted
Jun 14, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Hardware Engineer on the Optical PHY team designs high-speed optical transceivers for communication infrastructure. Creates Verilog/SystemVerilog behavioral models of analog circuits, develops programming sequences for verification, and supports AMS simulations. Requires MS in Computer Engineering or related field with analog circuit design experience.

Job description

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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 Optical PHY (CE-OPHY) team designs high-speed and optical transceivers for communication infrastructure in long-haul, metro and datacenter. We address the bandwidth, capacity and power issues faced by cloud computing, mega data centers that powers the social media giant platforms. Our innovative approaches have resulted in the company’s products being first to market in many of key areas, developing the most advanced chips and subsystems solutions to address the ever-increasing demand of higher data rates driven by video-on demand, gaming and other real time data streams. We are seeking talented individuals to work on solving technical challenges with the most outstanding group of collaborators in the industry.

This is a rare foundational opportunity as part of our strategic expansion into Southern California. You will help shape the technical DNA and culture of Marvell's San Diego design organization.

What You Can Expect

  • Creating Verilog/SystemVerilog behavioral models of analog circuits.

  • Creating programming sequences to verify analog circuit behaviors.

  • Providing support to analog model users for model bring up.

  • AMS simulations to verify leaf cell functionality.

What We're Looking For

  • MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

  • Good understanding of CMOS analog circuit design.

  • Verilog/SystemVerilog modeling of functional behaviors of analog circuits.

  • Strong EDA tool experience, such as Cadence Virtuoso.

  • Hands-on experience of using Cadence tools to verify analog mixed-signal designs.

  • Basic scripting language skills, such Python.

  • Good communication skills to interact with other design teams.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

135,900 - 201,130, $ 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.

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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