Staff Engineer - Embedded Firmware Development - CXL / PCIe / Near-memory accelerator / Memory-Expansion Controllers
Marvell Technology
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About this role
About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At 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. Your Team, Your Impact The Marvell® Structera™ CXL product line brings the power of Compute Express Link (CXL®) to the memory bandwidth and capacity challenges faced by today's data center operators. The Structera A family of near-memory accelerators enables optimal compute and memory scaling. The Structera X family of memory-expansion controllers maximizes performance and addresses sustainability. What You Can Expect Firmware engineers involved in the development of CXL and PCIe End Point devices of Marvell. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep technical background. Contribute to the development of project goals and schedules. Demonstrate leadership and execute projects across a highly distributed engineering team. Work with various cross-functional groups such as Architect, other development teams, QA/Validation, System Test, Product Management, Product Documentation, Customer teams Collaborate with teams across various sites. Responsible to mentor and train the team Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
What We're Looking For
Master’s degree in computer science/Computer Engineering 6 + years of experience developing firmware for embedded systems Well versed with Zephyr development environment C/C++ firmware design Very good ARM M7 debugging skills Knowledge of encryption standards Good understanding of PCIe concepts Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 111,070 - 166,400, $ 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. 
This 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.
 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. 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. 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