Principal Digital IC Design Engineer – Custom Compute Solutions

As a Principal Digital IC Design Engineer at Marvell, you will be a key member of the Custom Compute Solutions (CCS) business group, focusing on secure, high-performance computing. You will drive innovation in security IP, including cryptographic engines and secure key management, for AI, cloud, and enterprise applications. This role involves developing and optimizing RTL, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership to deliver cutting-edge solutions for Marvell’s custom silicon platforms.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, processor cores, memory and peripheral interfaces
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for design
• Experience with low-power design techniques
• Experience with clock-domain crossing
• Experience with design-for-test (DFT)
• Proven ability to lead complex design projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Good to Have

• Experience with security IP design, including cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC), secure boot, and hardware root-of-trust

Perks & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
• Family support programs
• Robust mental health resources
• Physical health support
• Recognition and service awards

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

As a Digital IC Design Principal Engineer with Marvell, you’ll be a key member of the Custom Compute Solutions (CCS) business group, driving innovation in secure, high-performance computing. CCS develops cutting-edge solutions for some of the most demanding workloads in the industry, including AI, cloud, and enterprise applications. Within this group, you will focus on security IP, enabling trusted compute environments and protecting data integrity across Marvell’s custom silicon platforms.

You’ll join a highly skilled digital design team that tackles complex challenges in cryptographic engines, secure key management, and hardware root-of-trust implementations. Your work will directly impact the security and reliability of next-generation compute architectures used by leading technology companies worldwide.

This team hires some of the most talented problem solvers in silicon design and plays a critical role in delivering differentiated solutions to marquee customers. If you thrive on solving tough technical problems and want to make a meaningful impact on secure computing, this is the place for you.

What You Can Expect

• Develop and optimize RTL for performance, power, and area, ensuring compliance with security standards and protocols.

• Collaborate with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready IP.

• Drive design reviews and provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and influencing best practices across the team.

• Analyze and resolve complex design challenges, including timing closure, power optimization, and security hardening.

• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions for custom silicon.

• Design and implement security IP blocks for custom compute solutions, including cryptographic accelerators, secure boot, and hardware root-of-trust.

• Stay current with emerging security technologies and standards, applying them to Marvell’s next-generation compute platforms.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, processor cores, memory and peripheral interfaces through hands on prior experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for design.
• Experience with low-power design techniques, clock-domain crossing, and design-for-test (DFT).
• Proven ability to lead complex design projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Experience with security IP design, including cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC), secure boot, and hardware root-of-trust a plus.