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Strategic Sourcing Engineer, Silicon

Mission:

Focus on the evaluation and technical support of EDA, chiplets and IP solutions for various silicon designs

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Lead the technical evaluation of various solutions to determine the best fit for internal design requirements (EDA, Chiplet, IP Evaluation)
Evaluate processor cores, interconnect IP, memory controllers, and peripheral IP from multiple vendors.
Benchmark chiplet and IP solutions for performance, power efficiency, area, and integration complexity
Work closely with design teams to support the integration of chiplet-based architectures and IP blocks into SoC designs
Work with internal team and ecosystem vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to EDA, IP and chiplets during various stages of the design cycle
Act as the primary point of contact with EDA, IP and chiplet vendors for technical discussions, updates, and feature requests; ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and service level agreements
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market conditions to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions
Work closely with engineering, operations, and product management teams to understand silicon solution requirements
Provide recommendations for improving design flow efficiency when integrating EDA, chiplets and IP cores, ensuring high performance, power, and area efficiency
Create internal documentation for evaluation reports, benchmark and proposed solution for optimal performance and TCO

Ideal candidates have/are:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience with EDA, IP and chiplet evaluation, integration, and support in SoC designs.
Experience with IP cores (e.g., processor cores, memory IP, interconnect IP, peripheral IP).
Experience with chiplet-based architectures (2.5D and 3D) and associated interfaces (e.g., UCIe, SerDes).
Strong knowledge of SoC design flow including RTL, synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and verification.
Experience dealing with technology sourcing and vendor/partner relationship management

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 $165,000 to $265,000, 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.

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