Network Platform Development Engineer (C, Linux Kernel, Switch, RDMA, L2, L3)

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, 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 is a leading provider of innovative technologies, including ultra-fast read channels, high-performance processors, leading edge transceivers, highly efficient analog designs, and powerful cryptographic engines. These solutions address all segments of the hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD) electronics markets, providing complete solutions including controllers, product firmware, and reference board designs. Many of the same technologies have been utilized in Marvell system solutions products, powering PCs, servers, cloud, and enterprise systems.

What You Can Expect

As a member of our team, you will work closely with architects and technologists to influence R&D in accelerated compute, networking, storage, and security technologies, including emerging low-latency transport protocols.

Intelligently structure new feature designs and other software changes so that code is scalable, maintainable, and easily mergeable to legacy products as well as new products.

Develop next-generation switching and DPU-based solutions tailored for enterprise and cloud-scale environments.

Implement and optimize control plane and data plane functionalities for switch platforms and DPUs.

Enhance Layer 2 / 3 networking capabilities including VLANs, VXLAN, L2GRE, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and multicast for scalable, resilient infrastructure.

Design and optimize high-performance switching fabrics with advanced packet processing, QoS, congestion control, and telemetry.

Contribute to open-source initiatives (e.g., SONiC, SAI, OVS, DPDK, ODP, Linux kernel) and help define future networking standards.

Collaborate with hardware teams to bring up new Switch SoC platforms and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous integration processes.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4-14 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Lua scripting.

Deep understanding of Ethernet switching, Layer 2 / 3 protocols, DPUs, and networking standards.

Understanding of RoCE, RDMA, and DPU concepts.

Strong hands-on experience with SONiC, SAI, Cumulus Linux, OVS, DPDK, ODP, and DPU technologies.

Familiarity with ARM multicore SoC architecture and high-speed packet I / O.

Solid grasp of networking constructs such as ACLs, LPM, EM, routing, MAC learning, QoS, bridging, and load balancing.

Exposure to cloud networking, SDN, or network virtualization technologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in distributed team environments.

Proven ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver complex technical projects.

A passion for continuous learning and thriving in fast-paced, innovation-driven settings.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We're dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it's like to work at Marvell, visit our page.

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.

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.

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Skills Required

Bridging, C, Load Balancing, Ethernet Switching, Acls, Sdn, Python, Qos, Cloud networking, sonic, network virtualization