Software Engineer (L2, L3 Development, C/C++, SONIC, NOS)

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 high end Packet Processors running SONiC for Data Centers
SONiC is an open source network operating system based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and ASICs. SONiC offers a full-suite of network functionality, like BGP and RDMA, that has been production-hardened in the data centers of some of the largest cloud-service providers. It offers teams the flexibility to create the network solutions they need while leveraging the collective strength of a large ecosystem and community.
This Group is responsible for developing and qualifying SONiC based Platform for Marvell Packet Processors targeted for Data Center.

What You Can Expect

• Hands-on experience in routing/switching abstraction interfaces like FPA, SAI or any OCP

• Hands-on experience with Network Operating system , SONiC or similar.

• Experience in handling Tier-1 customer requirements Datacenter or similar.

• Experience scripting languages such as Unix shell, Python, Perl or similar.

• Experience in management of high complex switching/routing lab infrastructure for Development activities.

• Experience in handling fault tolerant switch management areas such as High availability, DB persistency, Hitless software upgrade, In-Service software upgrade, etc

• Hands-on experience in L4 protocols such as TCP, UDP, etc

• Hands-on experience working with open source software

• Knowledge in Data center switches/network management areas – CLI, SNMP, Yang Models etc

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors/Masters in CS/ECE/EE with 6 to 15 years of relevant work experience as Individual contributor (Technical leader/Architect)

• Extensive experience in handling complex data structures and algorithms in routing/switching software.

• Extensive technical depth in L2 and L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols.

• Extensive experience in OS development experience in Switching/Routing ASIC

• Hands on experience on switch/router embedded system software development

• Experience architecting innovative, scalable Linux based Embedded products.

• Extensive experience in network programming languages such as C or equivalent.

• Extensive experience in Linux/Unix/FreeBSD/ network programming skills such as TCP/IP, socket programming

• Extensive experience in understanding requirements/architect/design of networking communications standard bodies like IEEE, IETF etc.

• Ability to deliver high quality features with extensive automation coverage, including experience applying test driven development methodology

• Demonstrated experience in developing multiple products from conception to shipping in Switching/Routing.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a wide range of audiences spanning executives to junior engineers

• Proven knowledge in SDLC of high complex and large software development – Waterfall, Agile, Extreme programming, or similar.

• Proven knowledge in Source version control of R&D internal and customer releases along with Continuous Integration methodologies.

• Working experience in L2 switching/forwarding areas such as LAG, VLAN, xSTP, LLDP, Link OAM, ARP, VxLAN, DC fabric switching, etc.

• Working experience in L3 unicast/multicast routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, IGMP, BGP, ISIS, etc.

• Working experience in areas like ACL, QoS, Policers, TCAM, etc.

• Experience in chassis or pizza box-based switching/routing products.

• Working experience in UT framework such as google test or similar.

• Good experience in software repository tools GIT, SVN and Perforce

• Good experience in traffic testing tools IXIA, Wireshark, Scapy, Tcpdump or similar

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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