SLT Test Engineer
Groq
Quality Assurance
San Jose, CA, USA
USD 169,915-199,900 / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
SLT Test Engineer
San Jose, 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.
SLT Test Engineer
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:
- Lead the design, automation, and validation of System-Level Tests (SLT) from a software perspective.
- Develop and integrate test flows, scripts, and automation to ensure robust SLT coverage and seamless communication between test controllers and peripherals.
- Partner with system architecture, chip design, and validation teams to define and deliver production-ready SLT and HVM test solutions.
- Drive custom SLT development to optimize system performance, power efficiency, and test coverage.
- Oversee handler selection, enablement, and hardware integration, including PCB design, sockets, and temperature control systems.
- Improve manufacturing test quality by enhancing test correlation, yield, and reliability across NPI, HVM, and RMA processes.
- Collaborate with OSAT partners on production sustaining, yield analysis, and DPPM reduction initiatives.
- Support silicon qualification and reliability testing (HTOL/Burn-In) at the 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
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 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.
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.
Req ID: R593