Own SoC and subsystem power architecture and power tradeoffs
Lead and enforce low-power RTL design practices
Drive RTL and early power estimation with realistic workload assumptions
Own power correlation across RTL, gate, and post-PnR stages
Serve as final escalation point for power issues
Make and defend power sign-off and tape-out decisions
Supervise or mentor other digital design engineers.
What This Role Is Not
Not a power tool operator role
Not a UPF-only specialist role
Not limited to EM/IR or backend stages
Not dependent on fully finalized specifications to act
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fields and 12+ years of related professional experience. Master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields with 10+ years of experience. PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 8+ years of experience.
Deep expertise in SoC / RTL low-power design
Proven ownership of power closure on large designs
Ability to predict power behavior and risks before tool analysis
Experience resolving conflicting power data across design stages
Trusted technical authority across architecture, RTL, verification, and physical design
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
182,360 - 273,200, $ 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
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.
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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
Marvell Custom Solutions develops cutting-edge solutions for large AI, cloud data center, and telecom customers. The SoCs encompass best-in-class performance, advanced die-to-die and packaging technology, and optimized low-power techniques.
We are seeking a SoC / RTL Low-Power Expert who serves as the final technical authority for power behavior across the full silicon lifecycle. This role owns power architecture, RTL power intent, estimation, correlation, and power sign-off, including situations where specifications or workloads are evolving.
This team hires some of the biggest problem solvers in Silicon and has a huge impact on the work done at Marvell. The customers served by this team are often other chip companies and big tech companies, familiar names to all candidates.
What You Can Expect
Marvell · CA Santa Clara