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Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.\nAt 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.\nYour Team, Your Impact\nBuilt on decades of expertise and execution, Marvell’s custom Processor/ASIC solution offers a differentiated approach with a best-in-class portfolio of data infrastructure intellectual property (IP) and a wide array of flexible business models. In this unique role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on both the physical design and methodology for future designs of our next-generation, high-performance processor chips in a leading-edge CMOS process technology, targeted at server, and networking applications.What You Can Expect\nAs a senior leader in the central physical design team, you will:\nShape the long-term vision for physical design capabilities and infrastructure in alignment with company-wide technology strategy\nLead RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs, overseeing synthesis, floorplanning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power/signal integrity signoff, and physical verification (DRC/LVS)\nProvide strategic leadership and technical direction to physical design teams, ensuring successful and timely tapeouts of complex, high-performance SoCs\nMentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement\nOversee team structure, hiring, performance management, and career development to build and retain a high-performing physical design organization\nDrive cross-functional collaboration with design teams to influence design decisions and ensure successful project execution\nNavigate and resolve cross-functional conflicts effectively, fostering alignment and maintaining momentum across diverse teams\nDrive the development and adoption of next-generation physical design methodologies, flows, and automation to improve productivity and design quality\nWhat We're Looking For\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 15+ years of related professional experience or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10-12 years of experience or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 8-10 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree\n15+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification, including significant leadership roles\nProven track record of leading and scaling physical design teams, managing complex SoC projects, and delivering high-quality tapeouts under aggressive schedules\nDeep expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies, methodologies, and advanced process node challenges\nIn-depth understanding of current design technologies used in major foundries\nStrong understanding of ASIC design flow, RTL integration, synthesis, and timing closure\nIn-depth knowledge of modern EDA tools and flows\nProficient in automation and scripting using Makefile, Tcl, Python, or Perl to enhance design efficiency and flow robustness\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders\nExperience in developing and deploying advanced physical design methodologies and flows\nStrong knowledge on static timing analysis (PrimeTime, Tempus), EM/IR-Drop/crosstalk analysis (PTSI, Voltus, Redhawk, PrimeRail), extraction (Quantus, StarRC), formal or physical verification (Formality, Verplex, Calibre, Hercules) a plus\nFamiliarity with AI/ML-driven optimization in physical design tools is a plus\nExpected Base Pay Range (USD)\n177,820 - 266,400, $ per annumThe 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.\n\nThis role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.\nAdditional Compensation and Benefit Elements\nMarvell 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.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.\nAny applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at .\nInterview Integrity\nTo 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.\nThese 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. 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