Senior Principal Switch Architect
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Your Team, Your Impact
The Teralynx switch architecture team is responsible for the architecture of Marvell's cutting-edge AI fabric and data center switch ASICs. This includes defining the Product Architecture, Behavioral Modeling, Performance Modeling and Architecture Validation among other tasks.
What You Can Expect
- As part of the Teralynx Switch Architecture team, you will help shape our next generation switch ASICs from concept through development to production.
- Define new features and protocols for next generation switch chips
- Collaborate with multiple teams to drive implementation and testing of switch features
- Detailed Performance and Behavioral Modeling
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 15+ years of related professional experience OR Master's / PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10-12 years of experience.
- Experience in architecting, designing and verifying complex ASICs
- Deep knowledge and experience with Layer 2 / Layer 3 forwarding, QoS, networking protocols, datapath and traffic management
- Strong conceptual thinking, problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple teams and across multiple geographies
- Knowledge of C / C++ and Python
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
191,530 - 286,900, $ 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.
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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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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Marvell's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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