Senior Principal Engineer, Physical Design

Marvell Technology

Senior Principal Engineer at Marvell shaping physical design capabilities for high-performance processors. Leading teams in RTL-to-GDSII implementation and mentoring engineering talent in innovative environments.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,820 - $266,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in back-end physical design and verification, with a strong focus on hierarchical design strategies and methodologies. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while driving innovation and collaboration across cross-functional design efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Back-End Physical DesignRTL IntegrationHierarchical Physical Design StrategiesEDA Tools and FlowsAutomation and Scripting

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Hard Skills

Physical Design MethodologiesStatic Timing AnalysisEM/IR-Drop AnalysisCrosstalk AnalysisVerification Tools

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringConflict ResolutionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MakefileTclPythonPerl

Industry Keywords

ASIC Design FlowGDSII ImplementationDesign TechnologiesFoundriesAI/ML-Driven Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the long-term vision for physical design capabilities and infrastructure
Lead RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs
Provide strategic leadership and technical direction to physical design teams
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation
Oversee team structure, hiring, performance management, and career development
Drive cross-functional collaboration with design teams to influence design decisions
Navigate and resolve cross-functional conflicts effectively
Drive the development and adoption of next-generation physical design methodologies and flows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields
15+ years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree with 10-12 years OR PhD with 8-10 years
15+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification
Proven track record of leading and scaling physical design teams
Deep expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies and methodologies
In-depth understanding of current design technologies used in major foundries
Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, RTL integration, synthesis, and timing closure
In-depth knowledge of modern EDA tools and flows
Proficient in automation and scripting using Makefile, Tcl, Python, or Perl
Strong knowledge on static timing analysis, EM/IR-Drop/crosstalk analysis, extraction, verification tools is a plus
Familiarity with AI/ML-driven optimization in physical design tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones