Sr. Principal Application Engineer

What You'll Do

• Proactively support Marvell’s PCIe interconnect product portfolio Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and Marvell engineering teams Review customer system architectures and designs incorporating Marvell devices Own and drive customer issues to resolution, including issue replication, debugging, and coordination with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams Provide system-level support spanning hardware, firmware, and software environments Deliver technical training and product demonstrations to customers, FAEs, and sales teams Collaborate with product managers, marketing, and engineering teams to identify feature improvements and future product opportunities Develop technical documentation including application notes, user guides, and technical white papers Mentor and develop senior and staff engineers within the applications engineering organization What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience , or Master’s / PhD in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of industry experience Technical Expertise Demonstrated experience in: High-speed interface technologies and protocols SerDes architectures and high-speed signal integrity Mixed-signal integrated circuits Digital signal processing (DSP) techniques used in high-speed communications Hands-on lab experience with: PAM4 SerDes TX/RX validation High-speed test equipment including BERTs, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers Strong experience with PCIe interconnect technologies , including: PCIe Switches PCIe Retimers PCIe Redrivers PCIe Bridges Additional Skills Proven experience working in Applications Engineering or customer-facing technical roles Ability to analyze and resolve complex system-level technical issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to translate highly technical concepts into clear customer guidance Experience with C and/or Python programming is a plus Experience with optical interconnect technologies is a strong plus Mandarin language capability is preferred in addition to English Leadership Prior experience mentoring senior and staff engineers Strong ability to lead cross-functional technical problem solving Comfortable working in highly collaborative environments spanning customers, engineering teams, and product management 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 .
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• 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-JS22