Senior Staff Design Automation Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Some roles may require being located near or on our primary sites, as indicated in the job description)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $205,530 - $292,600 (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. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in ASIC/FPGA hardware design, verification, or EDA/CAD.
• Solid industry-proven software design experience (hardware modeling, applications development, compiler development).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, PERL, etc.).
• Previous experience with meta-programming approaches is an asset.
• Experience with physical design methodologies and flows would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy an innovative framework that enables automation of the Groq silicon design flow.
• Collaborate with the silicon design team to migrate the Groq hardware code base into a form that facilitates dynamic scaling and feature management.
• Engage with software teams to define and deliver configuration-specific collateral that streamlines co-development.
• Investigate new and novel ways to accelerate verification and physical design of the generated designs, leveraging AI/ML approaches where possible.
• Investigate opportunities to more closely align hardware, software, and production flows.

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

Application Instructions

• If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
• Contact us at: talent@groq.com

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.
• Compensation: A competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits.
• 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.
• Accessibility: Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: talent@groq.com.