Director of DV for MEM/PCIE COE

Celestial AI

Celestial AI

Santa Clara, CA, USA

USD 185,390-277,700 / year + Equity

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

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

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.

What You Can Expect

- Define and scales UVM‑based verification environments, drive reuse across IP and programs, and ensures comprehensive functional and code coverage.

- Collaborates with architecture, design, firmware, SOC and post-silicon teams to influence specifications early and reduce downstream verification risk.

- Manages globally distributed DV teams, develops technical depth and future leaders.

- Accountable for DV schedules, risk assessment, coverage closure, and transparent communication of tape‑out readiness to senior management and key stakeholders

- Review and resolve cross-program technical issues and escalations

- Engage with ecosystem partners (JEDEC, IP vendors, PHY providers) on interoperability and enablement

What We're Looking For

The Custom Cloud Solutions Group (CCS) is looking for a DV Technical Director with a demonstrated track record of success in launching products with specific expertise in PCIe and Memory technologies. The person will be responsible for high-quality, predictable delivery of scalable PCIE and Memory subsystems as part of the center of excellence (COE) to all CCS SOC products in 2027 and beyond. A Director of Design Verification for PCIe and Memory must combine deep protocol expertise, system‑level thinking, scalable UVM methodology leadership, and strong people management to ensure A0 silicon production for complex SoCs. Requirements include:

- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 10-15 years of relevant professional experience.
- Background in creating test plans and designing test bench architectures that are hierarchical, reusable, and scalable.
- Background in SOC verification and test bench development using UVM and System Verilog, object-oriented programming, and constrained random
methods.
- Experience with EDA verification and debugging tools, scripting languages such as Python or Perl, and revision control systems.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Mindset for high quality and attention to detail
- Independent learner, proactive in problem-solving and finding creative solutions

- a good understanding of PCIE architectures and memory technologies (DDR, LPDDR, HBM).

- proven track record of owning complex subsystems end-to-end across multiple products.

- proven track record of leading distributed, diverse teams across sites.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

185,390 - 277,700, $ 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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