Sr Staff Hardware System Design Engineer at Groq

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering or a related degree
10+ years of proven experience
Design using schematic capture tools, design constraint tools and PCB layout viewers
Proficiency with high speed interfaces (Serdes, PCIe, DDR)
Experience designing power sub-sections (e.g. POLs, VRMs, etc.)
Experience in designing lower speed interfaces like SPI, I2C, CANbus, etc
Experience with CPLDs/FPGAs and Verilog
Competence using lab equipment such as volt meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc
Available to work on-site in Groq’s hardware engineering lab (San Jose) a few times per week, and sometimes full-time depending on the phase of a given project
Excel in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to optimally prioritize and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment
Highly self-motivated and driven; self-confident and self-starter
Desire to learn, create, and grow in a dynamic environment
Keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

Review and align with Product Requirement Documents (PRD)
Create board functional specifications and other design collateral
Design products based on GroqChip LPU (Language Processor Unit) [AI/ML processors]
Lead PCB layout and SI/PI analysis
Contribute to chassis design and multi-system implementations
Debug chip, board, and system level hardware and software issues
Design boards intended for ASIC bring-up and post-silicon validation testing
Hands-on debugging of hardware issues in a lab environment
Support product certification and GTM activities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SerDesPCIeDDRSPII2CCANbusFPGAVerilogCPLDPCB LayoutSI/PI AnalysisSchematic CapturePower DeliveryASIC Bring-upHardware Debugging

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Sr Staff Hardware System Design Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require on-site work?

The role requires working on-site in Groq’s hardware engineering lab (San Jose) a few times per week, and sometimes full-time depending on the phase of a given project.

What are the key skills required for this position?

Required skills include proficiency with high speed interfaces (Serdes, PCIe, DDR), experience designing power sub-sections (e.g. POLs, VRMs), design using schematic capture tools and PCB layout viewers, experience with CPLDs/FPGAs and Verilog, and competence using lab equipment.

What is the company culture like at Groq?

Groq fosters a culture of humility, collaboration, team savviness, growth mindset, curiosity, and knowledge sharing, where egos are checked at the door and the team excels together in a dynamic environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, excel in team-oriented collaborative environments, can prioritize tasks in high-pressure settings, and are highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail.

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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