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 ASIC Formal Verification Engineer

Mission:

This position will focus on formal verification of Groq’s next generation hardware. Through this work term, the successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers to help verify complex digital designs using formal verification techniques and tools. You will be involved in tasks ranging from setting up formal verification environments, running automated checks, debugging formal proofs, and supporting the integration of formal verification tools into the overall verification flow.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Verify hardware features of Language Process Unit (LPU).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with architecture/RTL teams to specify properties, resolve deep design issues, and influence micro-architecture decisions.
• Formal verification execution:
  • Leverage and unleash the power of formal verification to rigorously verify critical design properties and ensure compliance with specifications, as well as minimize spec ambiguities.
  • Debug findings and collaborate with stakeholders in an efficient manner.
  • Support silicon bring-up and debug using formal methods where it applies.
• Methodology Leadership: Develop and implement advanced formal verification environments and methodologies for complex ASIC designs, including automated flows for scalability and efficiency.
• Mentorship: Train and coach junior engineers on formal techniques and best practices; Help on methodology/FAQ documentation.
• Innovate. Contribute to developing future verification strategies for validating future accelerator chips and hardware architectures for ML workloads.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in electrical engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience; advance degrees (MS or PhD) is a plus
• 10+ years in ASIC verification with 5+ years focused on formal verification methods
• Mastery of SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and formal property verification
• Proficient on at least one popular formal verification tools in the industry(JapserGold, VC Formal, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when debugging complex issues
• Good scripting skills for flow automation(tcl, python, etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success in full-cycle formal sign-off for complex compute blocks
• Expertise in formal apps: sequential equivalence checks, datapath, connectivity, etc.
• Deep understanding of LPU or GPU architecture/design

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 CAD $149,000 - $213,000, 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.