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System Validation Engineer Lead

Mission:

Test and validate silicon and systems for the most advanced AI accelerator on the market.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

New silicon bring up, create validation plan, & perform system validation on all aspects in a lead role
Validation of HSIO and LSIO IPs
Drive ATE to system correlation efforts during NPI stage
Perform scripting and test data processing to extract meaningful signals
Develop and integrate software test applications for effective product stress and SLT screening.
Collaborate with software teams to evaluate system performance and HW/SW interaction under various conditions.
Enable automation to extract key validation and characterization data collected across PVT
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:

Proven driver and leader of a full system validation from end to end (silicon out to production start) with attention to detail and a passion for root causing issues
Silicon validation experience, preferably in the area of HSIO, LSIO, Logic and Memory. 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.
Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
Strong understanding of Firmware and able to debug and create new test cases
Knowledge of board and package design, signal integrity and power integrity 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

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 $193,500 to $338,600, determined by your location, skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. This range is specific to roles in the United States, compensation for candidates outside the USA will be dependent on the local market.

This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet certain citizenship or residency criteria. Specifically, they must qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) such as a refugee or asylee), or otherwise be eligible for an applicable export license.

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.

Groq complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Groq is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at talent@groq.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law.

Groq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system. To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.

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