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

SerDes
PCIe
DDR
SPI
I2C
CANbus
FPGA
Verilog
CPLD
PCB Layout
SI/PI Analysis
Schematic Capture
Power Delivery
ASIC Bring-up
Hardware Debugging

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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