Marvell Principal Engineer Design Test 

United States, Massachusetts 

800037505

What You Can Expect

• As an individual contributor, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation in high-performance enterprise and cloud-scale networking.

• You will be responsible for developing advanced networking solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as DPU, Switch SoC, CXL, P4, SONiC, OVS, DPDK, ODP, and SAI.

• You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance network programmability, security, and performance, while actively contributing to open-source communities and helping shape industry standards.

• 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.

• Build and integrate robust security features such as 802.1X, MACsec, NAC, micro-segmentation, and threat detection mechanisms.

• 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 5–25 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.