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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.

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.

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