Groq

About Groq

Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. From our Bay Area roots to our growing global presence, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.

Sr Staff Hardware System Design Engineer

Mission:

Perform detailed circuit design and analysis and component selection for cost-optimized solutions and ensure successful product development with aggressive product cycles.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Review and align with Product Requirement Documents (PRD)
• Create board functional specifications and other design collateral
• Design products based on GroqChip LPU (Language Processor Unit) [AI/ML processors]
• Lead PCB layout and SI/PI analysis
• Contribute to chassis design and multi-system implementations
• Debug chip, board, and system level hardware and software issues
• Design boards intended for ASIC bring-up and post-silicon validation testing
• Hands-on debugging of hardware issues in a lab environment
• Support product certification and GTM activities

Ideal candidates have/are:

At minimum:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related degree
• 10+ years of proven experience
• Design using schematic capture tools, design constraint tools and PCB layout viewers
• Proficiency with high speed interfaces (Serdes, PCIe, DDR)
• Experience designing power sub-sections (e.g. POLs, VRMs, etc.)
• Experience in designing lower speed interfaces like SPI, I2C, CANbus, etc
• Experience with CPLDs/FPGAs and Verilog
• Competence using lab equipment such as volt meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.
• Available to work on-site in Groq’s hardware engineering lab (San Jose) a few times per week, and sometimes full-time depending on the phase of a given project
• Excel in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to optimally prioritize and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Highly self-motivated and driven; self-confident and self-starter
• Desire to learn, create, and grow in a dynamic environment
• Keen attention to detail

Highly valued, not required:

• Master of Science degree
• Proficiency in following technologies:
  • Server based technologies
  • AI, Microprocessor, GPU, and FPGA design
  • PCIe, DRAM, I2C, SMBus, Ethernet architecture and Cloud Technologies
  • Datacenter experience
  • Machine Learning experience
  • High-power, low voltage, multi-phase power delivery design proficiency
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Scripting experience (e.g. Python, Perl, Bash, etc.)
  • Experience with PLM systems such as Arena, Agile, or equivalent

Attributes of a Groqster:

• Humility - Egos are checked at the door
• Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
• Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
• Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
• Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is TBD, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Groq complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Groq is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at talent@groq.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law.

Groq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system. To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.