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Software Engineer, Model Evaluation Systems

Mission: Build and optimize model evaluation systems to ensure that AI models deployed on Groq’s platform achieve best-in-class quality, throughput, and efficiency. Develop benchmarking frameworks, optimize model performance, and drive improvements that push the boundaries of evaluation systems.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Software Development: Write simple, concise, high-performance code in Python and Golang to support evaluation pipelines and tooling.
Model Evaluation & Benchmarking: Develop and implement benchmarking tools to assess the performance of models hosted on Groq, ensuring Groq’s AI infrastructure remains at the cutting edge of efficiency and performance.
Automation & Tooling: Build automated evaluation systems and testing infrastructure to streamline model deployment and validation processes.
System Integration & Testing: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate models into Groq’s infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and accurate evaluation across various system configurations.
Data-Driven Insights: Collect and analyze performance data, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improving model performance, scalability, and reliability.

Ideal candidates have/are:

Proven experience building or working with evaluation systems or working on novel applied AI projects.
Proficiency in Python and Golang, with strong software engineering fundamentals and best practices.
Self-Driven: Ability to see projects through end-to-end independently, taking initiative to optimize systems proactively.
Deep problem-solving skills — candidates should be able to tackle non-trivial challenges with minimal guidance.
Ability to work across unconventional AI problems, iterate quickly, and ship impactful solutions.
Contributions to open-source projects or prior startup experience is a big plus.

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.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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