Technical Program Manager

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $273,000 - $320,000 (Base Salary Range)

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.

Mission

• Plan, coordinate, drive execution for silicon programs at Groq.

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Assume ownership of silicon schedules for LD, DV, PD, packaging, and foundry.
• Form one pillar of the core team triad for the Polaris (and follow-on) programs (Engineering, Product, Program Management) to guide decisions, trade-offs, planning, execution.
• Work with engineers and engineering managers to ensure on-time execution of silicon deliverables with quality.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional planning and execution efforts with product, systems and software teams to ensure we deliver a product, not just a chip.
• Support Head of Silicon on routine administration of his team and responsibilities, including preparing presentations, following up on actions, hosting meetings, etc.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with either logic design, design verification, or physical design.
• Expertise with schedule tools like MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Prior experience in a chief-of-staff role.
• Comfortable with ambiguity but actively seek clarity.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering degree.
• Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, manage complex programs involving multiple technical teams using both ASIC and COT silicon development paradigms.
• Demonstrated experience working with external vendors (foundries, IP, etc.), including negotiation of deadlines, holding all parties accountable, etc.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex concepts (e.g., schedules, decisions, requirements, etc.) clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Sufficient understanding of silicon-oriented technologies, methodologies to speak with engineers in their own language.

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!

Company Information

• 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 $273,000 to $320,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
• Location: Some roles may require being located near or on our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
• 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. Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of the workplace should contact [HR Department - Contact Information Not Provided].