Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the Photonic Fabric business group responsible for board- and system-level hardware design for data-center and AI infrastructure platforms. Lead board architecture, schematics, BOM generation, vendor manufacturing coordination, bring-up, debugging, and validation of reference and product platforms.

Experience Level

Senior level. Typical experience expectations: 9+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years with a Master’s or PhD; significant prior work on server/rack/appliance solutions and complex systems project management.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and validate system-level hardware and board solutions for data-center platforms; coordinate cross-functional execution with internal teams and external vendors.

• Define board-level architecture, produce schematics and BOMs, and oversee PCB layout execution and fabrication.
• Plan and manage board build process: component procurement, board bring-up, debugging, and testing.
• Perform hardware bring-up, root-cause analysis, validation, and documentation for IP validation and reference platforms.
• Collaborate with mechanical, system (rack/chassis), electrical, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Work with vendors and suppliers; act as primary technical contact for board manufacturing and system integration.
• Manage schedules and drive cross-functional resources to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Keep current with industry advances by collaborating with peers and suppliers.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience, tools, and competencies; preferred items noted where applicable.

• 5–10+ years experience with server-based, rack, or appliance solutions for data centers, including 2–3 years of complex systems project management.
• Hands-on experience with board-level server hardware and architecture; troubleshooting server/storage/network products.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, AI/ML workloads, and systems hardware (blade and rack servers).
• Experience using advanced test equipment such as sampling/real-time oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Proven ability to lead internal and external teams to accomplish milestones; strong project management and communication skills.
• May require eligibility to access export-controlled technology and possible export license review prior to employment.
• Nice-to-have: experience in photonics; strong knowledge of PCIe, DDR memory topologies, power-supply design, and PCB layout requirements.
• Preferred tools: proficiency with Cadence OrCAD/Allegro PCB design tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (requires ~9+ years experience); Master’s degree (or PhD) in a similar field with reduced experience expectation (~6+ years). The posting does not list certifications; equivalent practical experience may be considered based on role requirements.

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.