About this role
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 test development principal engineer in the Operations business group, you will test features on the silicon semiconductor chips Marvell produces for internal and external customers. You will make sure we don’t ship out any underperforming units. You’ll work closely with design to make sure their chip features are testable and that the results meet the customer’s specifications. You may even have to write new code or develop new testing strategies when our chips outpace the capabilities of current testing equipment.
What You Can Expect
Marvell is looking for a seasoned Operations and Test Engineering leader to drive customer engagements, test strategy, NPI planning, and operational execution for custom cloud silicon solutions. The role partners with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery, manufacturing readiness, scalable test methodologies, and business alignment across AI, data center, and hyperscale cloud programs.
- Lead and manage a cross-functional team supporting custom silicon solution strategy, execution, and operational readiness for hyperscale and cloud customers of assigned projects.
- Drive customer engagements related to test engineering, manufacturing operations, and project execution strategies.
- Own and oversee NPI cost sizing activities, resource planning, cost modeling, and execution assessments for custom cloud silicon products.
- Partner closely with Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations Engineering, Design Engineering, DFT, and Program Management teams on day-to-day strategic and operational activities.
- Develop and align product/test engineering strategies to support advanced custom silicon solutions including AI, accelerated compute, and cloud infrastructure products.
- Translate customer application requirements and success criteria into scalable engineering and operational execution plans.
- Lead cross-functional execution reviews, program tracking, risk assessments, and customer deliverable management.
- Define and drive test engineering methodologies, test coverage strategies, and manufacturing readiness plans for advanced process technologies.
- Support technology roadmap alignment and strategic investment planning for next-generation test engineering capabilities.
- Serve as a senior customer-facing representative for technical reviews, operational discussions, and tactical-level engagements.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related semiconductor engineering disciplines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; MSEE preferred.
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering and/or operations teams in semiconductor product organizations.
- Strong technical familiarity with accelerated infrastructure silicon building blocks including:
- Advanced process nodes (TSMC 5nm and below)
- High-density compute architecture
- High-speed interfaces
- Die-to-die interfaces
- HBM technologies
- Multi-Chip Module (MCM) architecture
- Knowledge of Advantest and Teradyne platform capabilities
- Experience with test plan generation, silicon bring-up, characterization, yield optimization, and manufacturing execution.
- Experience supporting high volume, compressed schedule bring-up of SoC or custom ASIC or cloud silicon programs is preferred.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain organizations.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and customer communication skills.
- Experience driving complex technical programs from concept through production.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
138,400 - 204,800, $ 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 [email protected].
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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