Sr. Emulation Engineer

Position Overview

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. Build fast.

Groq is a machine learning systems company building easy-to-use solutions for accelerating artificial intelligence workloads. Our work spans hardware, software, and machine learning technology. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Emulation Engineer who is interested in joining our Hardware team. You will work closely with internal interdisciplinary teams to drive key aspects of Language Process Unit (LPU) hardware emulation efforts. This is a dynamic fast-paced environment requiring hands-on involvement. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Collaborate with the Hardware Team to determine emulation platform requirements.
• Implement and optimize automated emulation flow to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and execute test programs for hardware features of LPU chip.
• Debug RTL failures associated with LPU functionality.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in emulation and incorporate innovative techniques into the emulation process.
• Be a productivity multiplier. Contribute to identifying and adopting engineering best practices within the team and interactions with cross-functional teams at Groq.
• Innovate. Contribute to developing future emulation and verification strategies for validating future LPU chips and hardware architectures for ML workloads.

Ideal Candidates Have/Are:

• Ability to build strong cross-functional team relationships.
• Good written and oral communication skills; strong technical documentation skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed; self-confidence and self-starter.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

At Minimum:

• BS degree in electrical engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience; advance degrees (MS or PhD) is a plus.
• 10+ years of emulation and design verification experience in building emulation environments and design verification processes.

Highly Valued (Not Required):

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate concepts in written and verbal form to stakeholders.
• Experience with using emulation tool chains from Zebu, Cadence, or Veloce.
• Experience in run-time architecture of any emulation framework.
• Proficient with using various emulation debug technologies.
• Experience with building block and SOC testbench development.
• Experience in Python and/or Perl scripting.
• Knowledge of ASIC design flow.
• Knowledge of applying machine learning to ASIC emulation and verification flow.
• Knowledge of silicon bring-up, debug, and manufacturing ATE support.
• Proven track record of delivering bug-free silicon.

About Groq

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. Build fast.

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 $170,000 - $200,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, and experience.

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