Senior Software Engineer (Linux Kernel - Networking)

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Senior level
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We create custom semiconductor solutions that move, process, store, and secure data quickly and reliably.
The Role
Develop and maintain Linux kernel networking device drivers for Marvell Octeon silicon. Contribute upstream patches, diagnose and fix customer issues, and optimize driver performance for latency, throughput, and scalability.
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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

Marvell is a leading provider of innovative storage and data infrastructure
technologies, including ultra-fast processors, leading-edge transceivers, highly
efficient analog designs, and powerful cryptographic engines. These solutions
address all segments of the data center, cloud, and enterprise systems markets,
providing complete solutions including controllers, product firmware, and
reference board designs.
The MBE Software team, based out of Hyderabad/Bangalore, is looking for a
talented, self-driven, and motivated hands-on engineer to work on developing
firmware and platform software for Marvell’s next-generation data center SoCs.
The scope of work involves developing and integrating BMC management
firmware, Linux kernel platform drivers, and embedded firmware stacks —
working closely with QA teams on validation, and with customers on resolving
reported issues.

What You Can Expect

  • Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware in C for multi-core SoC platforms (CCP, MCP, SCP, PCP, AP cores) running bare-metal and Zephyr RTOS environments.
  • Implement and maintain BMC protocol stacks — MCTP, PLDM, and Redfish — enabling out-of-band management, telemetry collection, health monitoring, and crash dump delivery to the BMC.
  • Develop and maintain Linux kernel platform drivers for peripherals including I2C, I3C, SPI, GPIO, USB.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and provide timely fixes for customer and internal issues.

What We're Looking For

  • Good experience in C programming for embedded/firmware development; strong understanding of data structures, memory management, and low-level hardware interaction.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux kernel concepts — device drivers, kernel modules, interrupt handling, DMA, memory-mapped I/O, and device tree.
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel platform subsystems: I2C, I3C, SPI, GPIO, PCIe, and the MCTP kernel stack.
  • Basic knowledge on firmware architecture on ARM-based SoCs — boot flows (U-Boot, ATF/TF-A, UEFI/EDK2), multi-stage boot, and bare-metal/RTOS (Zephyr) environments.
  • Knowledge of BMC management protocols like MCTP, PLDM, SPDM and Redfish.
  • Good understanding of Linux kernel memory management, synchronization techniques, interrupt handling, and IOMMU concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and documentation skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and 3–5 years of related professional experience.
  • Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 2 years of experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

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.

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

  • Experience in Linux kernel device driver development
  • Hands-on experience with Linux kernel networking (netdev) driver development
  • Familiarity with PCIe concepts and SR-IOV capability; knowledge of Linux PCIe subsystem
  • Basic understanding of Linux kernel memory management, synchronization techniques, interrupt handling, and IOMMU concepts
  • Strong programming skills in C
  • Good problem-solving, debugging and documentation skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with 3-5 years' related experience (Master's/PhD with 2 years acceptable)
  • Familiarity with the Linux kernel upstreaming process (patch preparation and submission)

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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