At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.
Enter Groq's LPU™ AI Inference Technology. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.
Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.
Principal Silicon Technical Program Manager
Mission: Lead, Plan and execute HW Silicon and Systems programs at Groq
Responsibilities & opportunities:
- We are looking for a talented Technical Program Manager who is well versed in Silicon development and post silicon system bring up
- Lead Programs: Drive and manage end-to-end projects involving the Silicon design, development, post Si validation, Systems bring up and performance testing
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Silicon, Hardware Systems, Validation and software engineering teams, product management, operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical specifications, project goals, and deliverables
- Technical Expertise: Provide deep technical guidance on AI chip architectures, interconnects, memory hierarchies, and thermal management to optimize performance and efficiency in datacenter deployments
- Communications: Drive communication internal and external to the engineering teams including leadership reviews, Core team meetings, etc
- Define and track clear goals, priorities, and milestones, ensuring alignment with overall Groq’s corporate goals
- Provide Programmatic guidance, mentorship, and foster a culture of execution within Silicon and HW System teams
- Monitor project execution, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Ideal candidates have/are:
- 7+ years of Technical program management in Semiconductor, Hardware System design in AI domains
- B.S. in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Have hands-on experience with either logic design, design verification, or physical design
- 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.
- Understanding of silicon-oriented technologies, methodologies to speak with engineers in their own language
- Experience in managing silicon product cycle from concept to delivery
- Understanding of hardware and software integration challenges
- Experience with project & program management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA)
- Expertise with schedule tools like MS Project or Smartsheet
- Comfortable with ambiguity but actively seek clarity
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:
- Extensive experience in Silicon and/or System Design leading AI chip development, First silicon bring-up and production enablement.
- Custom Silicon Design experience
- Deep Knowledge of ASIC development and validation using prototyping/emulation platforms
- Experience with AI data center and cloud markets, technological and business trends, requirements, and ecosystem partners
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 $226,000 to $336,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.
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