Principal Foundry Tapeout Engineer

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

The Marvell Foundry Tapeout Team plays a critical role in delivering Marvell’s most advanced silicon across cutting edge technologies and specialized processes. As a Principal Engineer, you will own end to end tapeout execution, partnering closely with design, CAD, operations, and leading semiconductor foundries to bring complex SoCs from design to manufacturing.
This role offers broad visibility, deep technical challenges, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on Marvell’s ability to scale and deliver products that power cloud data centers, AI platforms, high speed networking, and next generation infrastructure. Your technical leadership will be key as tapeout demand and design complexity continue to grow across an expanding and high impact portfolio.

What You Can Expect

• Oversee cross‑functional tapeout execution, ensuring alignment across design, operations, CAD, and manufacturing teams.
• Act as a key liaison between operations, design teams, and foundry partners, enabling clear and effective communication on tapeout‑related logistics.
• Provide comprehensive support to design teams, including project registration, IP validation, and execution of tapeout automation programs.
• Manage database transfers and tapeout submissions to foundries; coordinate JobView reviews and mask releases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate closely with CAD teams to drive the development and deployment of automation solutions that improve tapeout efficiency and robustness.
• Partner with the Finance team to evaluate tapeout mask and wafer costs and manage related purchase orders.
• Work closely with Planning, Packaging, and Foundry Engineering teams to maintain part numbers, manage service requests, and streamline engagements with foundry partners.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field; advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in tapeout‑related support or foundry logistics within a fab or fabless semiconductor environment.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process technologies and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments; knowledge of layout, layout tools and physical verification is highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate, flawless execution of tapeout processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple concurrent activities and competing priorities.
• Proven problem‑solving ability, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and driving timely resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, proactively tackle challenges, adapt to changing priorities, and support critical tapeout milestones.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

137,150 - 205,400, $ 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 

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an 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, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

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.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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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