Analog Layout Manager

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

As an Analog Layout Manager with Marvell, you’ll be a member of the Central Engineering business group. If you picture Marvell as a wheel, Central Engineering is the center hub providing IP to be used by all the other spokes on that wheel, including Data Center, Storage, Security, and Networking. You’ll be part of a small analog team making a big impact on this organization. Additionally, Marvell has the perfect size and scale for you to learn several aspects of engineering that will be new to you, but also have the time and freedom to dive deep into the details of your specialization on most projects.

What You Can Expect

• Minimum 10+ years in analog layout design and 3+ years in management.
• Deep understanding of layout methodology from initial chip planning to tape-out.
• Experience with advanced process technology and FinFET is preferable.
• High proficiency in LVS, DRC debugging, and interpreting Calibre DRC, ERC, LVS reports.
• Proficient in Synopsys or Cadence layout entry tools; programming skills in Skill, TCL, or Perl are a plus.
• Strong technical and analytical background with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience in conflict resolution and consensus building.
• Proven ability to build and develop a world-class analog layout team; proactive, self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Work with global teams across Argentina, APAC, the U.S., Canada and Europe. Project durations vary from a few months to a year and a half with flexibility to switch based on changing priorities is appreciated.

Regular meetings with your paired ensure collaborative information sharing, integral to Marvell’s commitment to partnership and teamwork. As a key contributor, you play a crucial role in the project lifecycle, participating in routine meetings as a technical mentor, layout team, and the broader project team. These interactions include updates on progress and may involve presenting specific issues or solutions encountered during the development of cutting-edge technologies. The dynamic nature of our work ensures continuous learning and knowledge-sharing among colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

• Lead a team of full-time and contract layout designers.
• Assess schedules, floor plans, and risks for analog macros.
• Perform hands-on work at the macro level layout.
• Manage and track layout schedules; hire additional designers as needed.
• Assess risks and plan workarounds to meet or exceed layout schedules.
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks.
• Work with CAD, tech, and circuit design teams to synchronize layout schedules with overall project plans.
• Understand complex layout design concepts and communicate issues cross-functionally.
• Education - BSc or equivalent required
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Italian and English (minimum B2 level).
• Location: Pavia, Italy.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

This role is a full-time, onsite position, requiring employees to work from the office five days per week . Candidates should be comfortable with an in-office work environment.

This role is based onsite, five days per week . Please apply only if you are able to meet this requirement

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.

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.