Director of Hardware Engineering – High-Speed Board Design & Signal Integrity

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
185K-278K Annually
Senior level
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We create custom semiconductor solutions that move, process, store, and secure data quickly and reliably.
The Role
The Director leads hardware engineering focusing on high-speed board design and signal integrity, overseeing design, validation, and team leadership.
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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

We are seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering to lead the design, analysis, and validation of high-speed board-level hardware for advanced SerDes-based systems. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in high-speed PCB design, signal integrity (SI), and power integrity (PI) with strong leadership experience in guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.
You will be responsible for defining board architectures, ensuring SI/PI compliance, managing prototype validation, and delivering high-performance hardware that meets timing, reliability, and manufacturability goals.

What You Can Expect

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and mentor a high-performance team of hardware engineers focused on PCB design, SI/PI analysis, and board bring-up.

  • Define hardware engineering roadmap and standards for high-speed SerDes board designs.

  • Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align technical strategy with business objectives.

Technical Direction

  • Oversee high-speed PCB design, including layout, stackup planning, routing, and signal/power integrity optimization.

  • Lead signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations, including crosstalk, return loss, insertion loss, and PDN analysis.

  • Ensure robust integration with SerDes ICs, memory, connectors, and high-speed interconnects.

  • Establish board-level validation, lab testing, and measurement methodologies for high-speed interfaces.

  • Provide guidance on thermal management and manufacturability.

Execution Management

  • Manage the full hardware lifecycle: concept, schematic, layout, prototype, testing, and production release.

  • Define and enforce engineering best practices, design rules, and documentation standards.

  • Coordinate with IC, firmware, and system teams to ensure end-to-end signal and power performance.

  • Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, SI/PI tool flows, and lab measurement capabilities.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 12+ years of hardware engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership or management.

  • Deep expertise in high-speed PCB layout, SerDes board-level design, and SI/PI analysis.

  • Past experience and familiarity with SI/PI simulation tools (e.g., HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, CST, Keysight ADS).

  • Strong understanding of power delivery networks, signal integrity, and high-speed design constraints.

  • Proven track record in leading hardware teams from concept through production for high-speed systems.

Preferred:

  • Experience with multi-layer high-speed boards, differential signaling, and advanced connectors.

  • Familiarity with high-performance computing, networking, or data center hardware platforms.

  • Experience with lab-based high-speed measurements, such as TDR, VNA, and eye-diagram analysis.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

185,390 - 277,700, $ 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 12+ years of hardware engineering experience
  • 5+ years in leadership or management
  • Deep expertise in high-speed PCB layout
  • Experience with SI/PI simulation tools
  • Proven track record in leading hardware teams

Marvell Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marvell Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by Marvell Technology.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity appears to be a meaningful part of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP with a 15% discount and lookback, which can materially raise overall compensation. Stock upside is positioned as a key differentiator when company performance is strong.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental/bonding leave is described as substantial, with additional disability leave for birthing parents and a flexible return-to-work program. Family-care leave, generous bereavement provisions, and family-building support (e.g., adoption/surrogacy reimbursement) further strengthen the package.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is presented as broad with multiple plan options and preventive care covered at 100% in-network, alongside dental, vision, and structured mental-health support. Additional programs like telehealth and specialized care partners add depth to the health offering.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Marvell specializes in semiconductor solutions that power a wide range of industries, from data centers and 5G networks to AI, automotive, and storage applications. Our cutting-edge products are designed to meet the constantly evolving demands of a connected world, enabling faster, more efficient and more secure data processing and communication. With a focus on excellence and a commitment to advancing technology, we develop solutions that drive progress and transform industries.

Why Work With Us

Life at Marvell means being a part of new innovation and enduring technology; but it's also much more. Our diverse community is strengthened through cultural events, corporate gatherings and team-building activities, fostering collaboration and making work enjoyable. At Marvell, it's not just a job; it's an enriching, community-driven experience.

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