Senior Staff Manager, Firmware Development (C, Storage, PCIe, ARM, SSD)

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 rapidly growing its compute business with innovative new controllers, adapters, accelerators, software development kits and full turnkey firmware offerings. We are an ambitious team within a multi-site, multi-cultural company. Marvell develops challenging products and a unique high tech environment that encourages continued learning and growth.
As part of this growth, we are expanding our FW development teams in Pune.

What You Can Expect

• The CCS Group's Firmware (FW) team in Pune is dedicated to developing cutting-edge products with a strong focus on the data center domain. As part of a larger global firmware development organization, the Pune team plays a key role in advancing firmware technologies.

• As a Senior Staff Manager – Firmware, you will lead a growing team responsible for developing end-to-end firmware solutions for some of our most advanced technologies. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to drive firmware development in alignment with Marvell’s product roadmap.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing firmware development team.

• Collaborate with Architecture and Customer Support teams to translate market and customer needs into product requirements.

• Plan, manage, and execute release schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality firmware.

• Drive product definition and requirement changes, effectively managing schedule, feature, and cost trade-offs.

• Oversee direct and matrix management of firmware engineers.

• Maintain frequent communication with customers to drive optimal firmware development.

• Plan, present, and track firmware development schedules to ensure seamless execution.

• Manage capital equipment purchases, lab space forecasting, and budget planning.

• Hire, retain, and develop top firmware talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Work closely with Firmware Simulation, Firmware Validation, SoC, System Architecture, and cross-functional teams to ensure product success.

• Collaborate with teams across global locations within and outside of Marvell.

• This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and deep technical expertise to drive innovation and execution in firmware development.

What We're Looking For

Education: BE/B.Tech/BSc or ME/M.Tech/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong background in software/firmware engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in software design, development, and testing.

• Experience developing firmware for PCIe storage products.

• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and embedded firmware tools/techniques.

• Knowledge of NVMe, PCIe, Security, and TCG/Opal.

• Familiarity with processor architectures, such as ARM.

Leadership & Project Management:

• 5+ years of experience leading and managing software/firmware teams.

• Strong technical project management skills, including scheduling, risk assessment, and execution.

• Expertise in tracking and management tools, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to provide regular updates to execution teams and key customers.

• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, including System Architecture, SoC Design, and Marketing.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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 Careers 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.

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