Network Hardware Engineer

About This Role

Marvell Technology is hiring a Network Hardware Engineer to develop Ethernet switch ASICs, optical DSPs, and PCIe controllers used in cloud data centers and 5G infrastructure. You will work on silicon that moves data at terabits per second — the backbone of modern cloud and telecom networks.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Network Hardware Engineer
• Company: Marvell Technology
• Location: Santa Clara, CA / Beaverton, OR / Austin, TX / Westlake Village, CA / Morrisville, NC
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry to Mid-level (0–4 years)
• Salary Range: $42–$60/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-07
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-07

Role Context

Marvell's networking silicon teams design high-speed SerDes PHYs, packet processing engines, and optical DSP chips for 800G and 1.6T Ethernet products. Hardware engineers join a specific IP domain (SerDes, data path, clock, or memory interface) and work with cross-functional teams spanning circuit design, RTL design, physical design, and silicon validation. Marvell's Beaverton campus focuses on optical and SerDes analog design, while Santa Clara leads digital hardware and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design or verify RTL for network data path, scheduling, or memory interface blocks
• Develop high-speed analog circuits for SerDes transceivers (for analog roles)
• Meet timing closure and PPA targets in collaboration with physical design teams
• Run functional and performance simulations using industry-standard EDA tools
• Support lab bring-up and characterization of networking silicon prototypes
• Contribute to design documentation and tapeout reviews

Requirements & Skills

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• RTL design or analog IC design experience depending on the role
• Understanding of high-speed digital communication concepts: SerDes, CDR, equalization
• Familiarity with Ethernet, PCIe, or optical transport standards is a plus
• EDA tool proficiency (Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor/Siemens tools)
• Scripting skills in Python or Tcl for flow automation

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $42–$60/hr with Marvell RSU grants and annual bonus
• Hybrid schedule with campus lab access
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with Marvell match and employee stock purchase plan
• Technical conference support and internal training programs

Who Should Apply

Engineers interested in the silicon that moves data across the internet at terabit speeds. Marvell is one of the few companies where hardware engineers can work on both analog SerDes circuits and the digital packet processing engines on the same chip — providing rare full-stack silicon exposure.

About the Company

Marvell Technology is a leading provider of data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, with products in cloud data centers, 5G base stations, carrier networks, and automotive Ethernet. Its Ethernet PHY and switch products power a significant fraction of hyperscale data center interconnects globally.

How to Apply

Apply at Marvell Careers via Workday. Search "Hardware Engineer" or "Design Engineer." The process includes a technical screen on digital design or analog circuit fundamentals (depending on the role), followed by a team interview loop covering design problem solving and experience review.