Vice President, Head of Platform Organization

MR Semiconductor Solutions LLC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Cloud Computing Computer Networks Computer Engineering Concurrent Computing Data Centers Software Debugging Ethernet Firmware PCI Express Performance Tuning
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Software Engineering System Testing Systems Integration AI Infrastructure Computer Network Operations Concurrency Bots Multiplatform GPT

Job description

The Platform organization is responsible for translating advanced silicon into deployable, system-level solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data center customers. This includes switch-based platforms, board design, rack-scale infrastructure, and fully integrated system offerings.As Head of Platform BU, you will serve as the general manager of a multi-functional business unit - owning the full P&L, strategy, roadmap, and execution across engineering, product management, program management, and architecture. This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a business unit that is central to Marvell’s AI infrastructure strategy, with direct impact on how hyperscalers and enterprise customers deploy next-generation AI compute and networking at rack scale and beyond.

What You Can Expect

Leadership & Strategy

  • Own the Platform BU as a general manager: set strategy, drive execution, and deliver results across all functions
  • Build, lead, and scale a global Platform organization across hardware systems engineering, product and program management, and solutions architecture. Define multi-year platform strategy spanning switch systems, boards, and rack-level infrastructure
  • Set the platform product and technology roadmap in alignment with hyperscaler infrastructure trends and Marvell’s silicon portfolio
  • Translate customer infrastructure requirements and competitive dynamics into clear platform investment priorities
  • Drive annual and long-range planning, including business case development, resource allocation, and P&L management
  • Represent the Platform BU at executive, board, and customer-level reviews; serve as the external face of the business unit

Platform Development Execution

  • Drive multiple concurrent platform programs from concept through design, bring-up, validation, and production
  • Own end-to-end delivery accountability: schedule, cost, quality, and customer readiness across all active programs
  • Establish program management rigor, milestone governance, and cross-functional execution frameworks
  • Ensure alignment across engineering, PMO, operations, and business leadership on program priorities and tradeoffs
  • Drive build readiness, manufacturability, and production scaling in partnership with ODMs, contract manufacturers, and supply chain

Hardware & System Engineering

  • Lead design and development of high-performance boards and systems
  • Oversee system bring-up, debug, and integration across HW/FW/SW
  • Drive platform-level validation including functional, electrical, thermal, and performance characterization
  • Ensure robust validation methodologies, lab infrastructure, and automation

Supply Chain & Ecosystem Management

  • Lead engagement with subcontractors, ODMs, and contract manufacturers
  • Drive build readiness, manufacturability, and production scaling
  • Partner with operations on sourcing, yield, and cost targets

Customer & External Engagement

  • Interface with hyperscalers and strategic customers on platform requirements and tradeoffs
  • Translate customer infrastructure needs into platform design and roadmap
  • Represent platform engineering at executive and customer-level reviews, 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.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to build teams and organizations from the ground up
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and rapidly evolving environments
  • Strong problem-solving mindset, with ability to navigate cross-domain technical challenges
  • Decisive leader who drives accountability, execution discipline, and results
  • Collaborative leader capable of aligning diverse global teams, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (PhD a plus)
  • 15+ years in hardware/systems engineering, firmware/software, product management, or business unit leadership
  • Proven track record delivering complex, multi-function platform programs - from concept through production - in networking, data center, or AI infrastructure
  • Experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary organizations spanning engineering, firmware/software development, product management, program management, and architecture
  • Experience driving production-quality firmware and software as part of a platform product - including platform bring-up firmware, L1 management software, NOS integration, or equivalent
  • Experience managing subcontractors, ODMs, and contract manufacturers
  • Track record of delivering complex hardware systems from concept to production, * Strong understanding of rack-scale AI infrastructure architecture, including scale-up and scale-out fabric design, XPU interconnect, and data center power/thermal constraints
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, UALink, Ultra Ethernet) and advanced packaging technologies (CPO, CPC, 2.5D/3D)
  • Working knowledge of open networking software stacks (SONiC, SAI, OpenConfig) and their role in hyperscaler deployments, with the ability to drive production-readiness of these stacks as part of a platform product
  • Ability to engage credibly with engineering teams on HW/FW/SW co-design, system validation, and platform-level performance optimization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Case, Business Plan, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Networks, Concurrency, Concurrent Programming Language Family, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Ethernet, Functional Testing, Laboratory Automation, Leadership, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Operations Center, Network Software, Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), PCI Express (PCI-E), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Programs, Production Systems, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Project/Program Management, Realtime Communications, Resource Management, Semiconductors, Software Design, Software Development, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vehicle Driving

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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.

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