Senior Principal Software Applications Engineer

What You'll Do

• Act as a senior technical authority for Marvell’s customers on switch software architecture, device drivers, and system software integration .
• Lead complex customer engagements involving software bring-up, integration, and optimization of Marvell switching solutions.
• Provide hands-on expertise in switch driver development, SAI-based implementations, and SONiC integration , supporting customers from early evaluation through production deployment.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for critical customer issues related to software architecture, performance, stability, and feature enablement.
• Work closely with customers to define software architecture solutions , including control plane, data plane, management plane, and orchestration interfaces.
• Collaborate deeply with internal software, silicon, and systems teams to drive issue resolution, feature prioritization, and roadmap alignment.
• Drive Proof of Concepts (POCs) , software demonstrations, and customer training focused on Marvell’s switching software stack.
• Analyze and debug complex issues across drivers, firmware, operating systems, and networking stacks , ensuring timely and high-quality resolution.
• Develop and review software architecture documents, application notes, integration guides, and best-practice materials for internal and customer use.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other Application Engineers, raising overall software expertise within the Customer Solutions Group.
• Represent Marvell in technical customer reviews, architecture discussions, and industry forums , positioning Marvell as a trusted software and systems partner.
• Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field . 15+ years of experience in networking, data center, or cloud infrastructure environments, with a strong focus on system and switch software .
• Extensive experience in customer-facing application engineering or systems engineering roles .
• Deep hands-on experience with: Switch driver development SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) SONiC or similar open networking operating systems Strong understanding of switch software architecture , including interaction between drivers, firmware, NOS, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Proven ability to debug complex issues spanning software, firmware, and silicon interfaces .
• Experience working directly with customers to design and deliver software architecture solutions for production deployments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex software concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred: Experience with hyperscale or Tier-1 data center customers deploying SONiC-based or disaggregated networking solutions.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel, networking subsystems, and user-space networking applications .
• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., L2/L3 switching, routing, telemetry, QoS) in a production environment.
• Exposure to VLSI or silicon architecture concepts and how software interacts with hardware capabilities.
• Experience influencing product roadmaps through customer feedback and system-level insights.
• What We're Looking For As a Senior Principal Application Engineer , you will serve as a technical authority and customer-facing leader within Marvell’s Customer Solutions Group.
• This role is designed for a highly experienced engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong customer engagement skills and the ability to influence both internal development teams and external partners.
• You will work closely with hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure customers to enable successful design-in, integration, and deployment of Marvell’s networking and switching solutions.
• You will also play a key role in shaping best practices, mentoring other application engineers, and driving complex customer engagements from early architecture through production.
• This position has no direct people management responsibility , but carries significant technical leadership and influence across teams and programs.
• Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 177,820 - 266,400, $ 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.
• Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com .
• 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. #LI-MM1