SLT Test Engineer
Groq
Quality Assurance
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 169,915-199,900 / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
SLT Test Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Post Si Test, Validation, Qty & Rel
Hybrid
Full-time
About Groq
Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. From our Bay Area roots to our growing global presence, 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.
Mission: to own the system level test required to drive continuous improvement of incoming HW and more specific HW screens, improving quality and reliability of GroqCloud.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
- Own design and validation of System Level Test from software perspective.
- Write code to help communicate SLT handler to test controller and to peripherals like temperature control units
- Write test methods, scripts and code to create a test Flow encompassing all the key system level tests provided by the systems validation team
- Automate and integrate SLT tests to create a master Test flow for the SLT testing on the handler
- Develop custom tests on the system level to create the most effective screen tests for SLT
- Define HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) test requirements, collaborate closely with System architecture, chip design, and System validation teams to help create production ready SLT flows
- Collaborate with chip design and system validation teams to develop a test plan for System to Tester correlation for optimizing power and performance
- Drive SLT handler selection for a customized SLT solution
- Drive SLT handler enablement by working closely with multiple vendors
- Define and drive PCB designs for the SLT solution
- Define and drive SLT hardware solutions for sockets, Temperature control units etc.
- Drive the selection of system test requirements for NPI, HVM, platform to platform correlation, and RMAs
- Work with chip test (ATE) and System Validation teams to decide how to improve the overall manufacturing test coverage
- Establish network connectivity by understanding the network topology
- Datalog manipulation to fit industry standards
- Provide production sustaining support at OSAT for DPPM reduction, yield analysis, RMA debug, and test time reduction
- Support Silicon Qual activities (HTOL/Burn In) from a system level
Ideal candidates have/are:
- MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years experience in Systems Level Test, Systems validation, and/or bench testing.
- Experience in day zero bring up of new silicon at the system level
- Experience in driving SLT testing in HVM
- Experience with testing and characterization of high power Ips like TPUs, CPUs, GPUs in mission mode.
- Experience with testing and characterization of High Speed SerDes based IPs (PCIe, Ethernet SerDes etc.)
- Knowledge of network topology and experience in network connectivity (HW and SW)
- Proficient in C#, C/C++, PERL, Python, .NET framework
- Experience in Security provisioning and knowledge of Fuse programming implementation
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 $169,915 to $199,900, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
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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