Sr. Principal Application Engineer
 Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | |
 United States, California, Santa Clara | |
| 5488 Marvell Lane (Show on map) | |
 Mar 17, 2026 | |
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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 You will join the Connectivity Business Unit at Marvell, a team responsible for delivering high-speed connectivity solutions that enable next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure.Our PCIe Applications Engineering team works directly with hyperscale cloud providers, system OEMs, and technology partners to deploy Marvell's advanced PCIe interconnect solutions into large-scale data center environments. Acting as the technical front line between customers and engineering, the team supports product integration, resolves complex system-level issues, and ensures successful deployment of Marvell technologies across major cloud platforms. This group collaborates closely with: *Silicon Design and Systems Engineering *Product Line Management *Field Applications Engineers (FAEs) *Sales and Customer Engineering teams *Marketing and Technical Documentation teams Together, we help deliver connectivity solutions enabling massive GPU clusters and AI compute fabrics used by the world's largest cloud providers. What You Can Expect As a Sr. Principal Applications Engineer, you will play a critical role enabling customers to successfully deploy Marvell's PCIe interconnect technologies across next-generation AI and data center platforms. You will serve as the primary technical interface between key customers and Marvell engineering teams, helping drive design success, accelerate issue resolution, and influence future product development. Your work will directly impact the deployment of infrastructure powering AI clusters, hyperscale compute systems, and advanced data center architectures. Key areas of impact include:
What Can You Expect This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of semiconductor technology and hyperscale infrastructure. You can expect to:
This role requires in-office collaboration five days per week in Santa Clara, enabling tight interaction with engineering teams and rapid problem solving. Occasional travel to customer sites and industry events may be required. Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
Technical Expertise Demonstrated experience in:
Hands-on lab experience with:
Strong experience with PCIe interconnect technologies, including:
Additional Skills
Leadership
Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 177,820 - 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. 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 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 | |