Director, Design Verification

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

Custom Compute and Storage (CCS) Business Unit closely collaborates with strategic customers in the development of advanced and highly complex System-on-Chip (SOCs), from architecture and design all the way through layout, packaging, prototype validation and production ramp up. The SOC Design team is a critical part of this group, responsible for building the most complex SOCs, integrating both internal and external IPs and driving a high quality design tape-out for the CCS products.
As part of SOC Design and Verification leadership, you will play a key role in building complex multi-chiplet SOCs for CCS product portfolio.

What You Can Expect

• Lead DV, emulation and post silicon validation execution with zero defect mindset.
• Define DV, emulation and post silicon validation scope.
• Define execution timelines working closely with stakeholders.
• Set goals, monitor, and take steps to keep the execution on track.
• Define DV methodology and verification strategies.
• Drive definition and implementation of DV TB architectures.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Design, DFT, PD, FW and system teams for successful product execution.
• Lead tool evaluation and selection.
• Drive continuous productivity improvements through incremental and forklift changes.
• Monitoring industry DV trends and adapting to key trends.
• Hire, build and retain high performance engineering team.
• Address continuous training and development needs of the team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
• 10+ years of experience in design engineering with focus on block level, subs-system level and SOC verification

• Hands on experience with verification methodologies, test-bench development.

• Strong experience in coding in scripting languages like Perl, Python, Tcl & UNIX Shell etc.
• Strong understanding of ASIC development process & Proven ability to lead ASIC development teams.
• Strong understanding of product development cycle of large SOCs through multiple successful product tape-outs
• Good understanding of SoC architecture, processor cores, memory, and peripheral interfaces.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills & Cross domain knowledge to resolve with design and architecture teams
• Highly motivated, self-driven and curiosity to learn new technologies.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

195,180 - 292,400, $ 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 [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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