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™ Inference Engine. 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.

Post Silicon Validation Lead

Mission: Post-silicon lead driving yield, quality & reliability of the most advanced AI accelerator on the market.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Bring-up & Silicon Characterization
Validation of C2C, PCIe, CXL, DDRx, LPDDR controller/chips
Validation of SRAM and Vmin optimization
Scripting and test data processing to extract meaningful signals
Develop and integrate software test applications for effective product stress and SLT screening and collaborate with software teams to evaluate system performance and HW/SW interaction under various conditions.
SLT test time optimization, including shift right strategies STL to ATE
Test time, DPM, & yield optimization for effective production screens
Root cause analysis and RMA processing
Mentor Junior Engineers when the project need arises
Experience in Post Silicon Electrical Validation of server processors (if server processor is too specific, you can remove server)

Ideal candidates have/are:

Silicon validation experience, preferably in the area of SERDES, DDR or high-speed interface design. BE or ME Graduate
Experience in system marginality validation
Good understanding of lab equipment and measurement techniques for high-speed interfaces. High speed scopes, probes, spectrum analyzers, BERTs.
Knowledge of board and package design, signal integrity and power integrity a plus
Knowledge of DDR trainings and memory system operation a plus
Software proficiency for python test scripting, data handling and reporting
Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills, good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Debug issues with SOC IP and boards as needed.

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 $181,700 to $365,400, 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.

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.

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Post Silicon Validation Lead at Groq