[Remote] Senior Staff Design Automation Engineer at Groq

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware EngineeringIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonPERLASICFPGAHardware ModelingCompiler DevelopmentPhysical DesignScriptingEDACADAI/ML

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Staff Design Automation Engineer position?

The base salary range is $205,530 - $292,600. A competitive base salary is part of a comprehensive compensation package that includes equity and benefits.

Is this role remote or does it require being near the company's sites?

The role is remote, though some roles may require being located near or on primary sites as indicated in the job description.

What are the key skills and experience required for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in ASIC/FPGA hardware design, verification, or EDA/CAD, solid software design experience in hardware modeling or compilers, and strong scripting skills in Python, PERL, etc.

What is the company culture like at Groq?

Groq values humility, collaboration, a growth and giver mindset, curiosity and innovation, and passion with grit and boldness. Employees are team-savvy, share knowledge generously, and take creative approaches to challenges.

How should I apply for this role and what makes a strong candidate?

Email your application to talent@groq.com if this sounds like you. Strong candidates will have the required engineering degree, 5+ years of relevant hardware and software experience, scripting skills, and embody Groq's attributes like collaboration and innovation.

Groq

AI inference technology for scalable solutions

About Groq

Groq specializes in AI inference technology, providing the Groq LPU™, which is known for its high compute speed, quality, and energy efficiency. The Groq LPU™ is designed to handle AI processing tasks quickly and effectively, making it suitable for both cloud and on-premises applications. Unlike many competitors, Groq's products are designed, fabricated, and assembled in North America, which helps maintain high standards of quality and performance. The company targets a variety of clients across different industries that require fast and efficient AI processing capabilities. Groq's goal is to deliver scalable AI inference solutions that meet the growing demands for rapid data processing in the AI and machine learning market.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1,266.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from SambaNova Systems and Gradio in high-speed AI inference.
Geopolitical risks in the MENA region may affect the Saudi Arabia data center project.
Rapid expansion could strain Groq's operational capabilities and supply chain.

Differentiation

Groq's LPU offers exceptional compute speed and energy efficiency for AI inference.
The company's products are designed and assembled in North America, ensuring high quality.
Groq emphasizes deterministic performance, providing predictable outcomes in AI computations.

Upsides

Groq secured $640M in Series D funding, boosting its expansion capabilities.
Partnership with Aramco Digital aims to build the world's largest inferencing data center.
Integration with Touchcast's Cognitive Caching enhances Groq's hardware for hyper-speed inference.

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