Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $181,700 - $365,400 (Base Salary Range)

Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. Build fast.

Responsibilities

• Bring-up & Silicon Characterization of C2C, PCIe, CXL, DDRx, LPDDR controller/chips.
• Validation of SRAM and Vmin optimization.
• Scripting and test data processing to extract meaningful signals.
• Develop and integrate software test applications for effective product stress and SLT screening.
• Collaborate with software teams to evaluate system performance and HW/SW interaction under various conditions.
• SLT test time optimization, including shift right strategies STL to ATE.
• Test time, DPM, & yield optimization for effective production screens.
• Root cause analysis and RMA processing.
• Mentor Junior Engineers when the project needs arise.
• Debug issues with SOC IP and boards as needed.

Requirements

• Silicon validation experience, preferably in the area of SERDES, DDR or high-speed interface design.
• BE or ME Graduate.
• Experience in system marginality validation.
• Good understanding of lab equipment and measurement techniques for high-speed interfaces (High speed scopes, probes, spectrum analyzers, BERTs).
• Knowledge of board and package design, signal integrity and power integrity a plus.
• Knowledge of DDR trainings and memory system operation a plus.
• Software proficiency for python test scripting, data handling and reporting.
• Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

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.

Company Information

• About Groq: Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need.
• Location: Some roles may require being located near or on our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Application Instructions

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