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Mission

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to lead Groq’s cross-functional compliance operations. This person will be the bridge between internal control testing (Audit & Control Testing Specialist) and external stakeholders, ensuring Groq is fully prepared for audits, certifications, and customer security reviews.

This role will own the coordination and delivery of external audits, certification efforts, and customer RFIs (including security questionnaires) while building scalable processes to keep Groq “always audit ready.” This is a hands-on, senior-level role ideal for someone with 7–10 years’ experience in compliance, GRC, or risk assurance in fast-scaling technology environments.

What You’ll Do

Lead preparation and coordination for external audits and assessments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HIPAA, ECC-1, and others)
Manage audit timelines, artifacts, evidence collection, and stakeholder readiness
Partner closely with the Audit & Control Testing Specialist to translate internal testing into external deliverables
Own and streamline the intake and response process for customer security questionnaires, RFIs, and due diligence requests
Maintain a library of up-to-date security & compliance documentation, certifications, and FAQs for external stakeholders
Track regulatory, certification, and customer trust requirements to ensure proactive readiness
Identify and drive improvements in audit and compliance workflows to reduce cycle time and operational burden
Partner with Legal, Security Engineering, and Operations to ensure controls are effectively designed, implemented, and documented
Provide compliance training and guidance to teams to promote awareness and accountability

What You Bring

7–10 years of experience in security compliance, GRC, or audit readiness roles
Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and related frameworks
Demonstrated success managing external audits and certifications, including coordination of evidence and stakeholders
Experience managing customer RFIs and security questionnaires at scale
Familiarity with data sovereignty and residency controls across regions
Proficiency with GRC platforms, evidence repositories, and workflow tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Vanta, Tugboat Logic, Smartsheet, Confluence, SharePoint)
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail under deadlines
Ability to communicate complex compliance requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences

Bonus Points For

Experience in highly regulated environments (AI/ML, public sector, critical infrastructure)
Experience with hybrid systems containing both hardware components and software services.
Background in vendor risk management or third-party assurance
Track record of implementing self-service compliance dashboards or automation
Industry certifications (CISA, CISM, CCSK, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)

Attributes of a Groqstar

Problem solver — leans into issue identification and resolution
Owner mentality — gets things done and raises the bar
Collaborative — egoless team player who makes others better
Growth mindset — curiosity and humility are key
Systems thinker — understands how components and people fit together
Bold and gritty — thinks big, executes quickly, and adapts fearlessly

Location: Groq is geo-agnostic — work from wherever you’re most effective. Exceptional candidates thrive in async collaboration environments. Some roles may require periodic travel or presence at primary sites.

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 $148,287 to $267,145, 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.

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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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