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.

Senior Staff System Mechanical Design Engineer

Mission:

Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development of Groq’s AI/ML system hardware — from concept through manufacturing — ensuring cost-optimized, thermally efficient, and structurally robust mechanical systems are delivered on aggressive product cycles.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

System-Level Mechanical Design Leadership – Translate system requirements and electrical/mechanical PRDs into detailed chassis, enclosure, and subassembly designs. Ensure all mechanical decisions align with product performance, manufacturability, and reliability targets.
Chassis & Blade Development – Design mechanical chassis for blades and server-level enclosures from scratch, optimizing for airflow, cooling, and serviceability.
Thermal & Structural Analysis – Perform CFD and structural analysis to validate designs against thermal and mechanical constraints. Collaborate with thermal and electrical engineers to co-optimize designs.
DFM/DFX & Manufacturing Ownership – Drive design-for-manufacturability and assembly with vendors and CM partners. Ensure smooth transition from prototype to high-volume production.
Prototyping & Validation – Build and test mechanical prototypes, analyze test results, and iterate designs for performance and quality.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive system-level design. Support board, rack, and chassis integration efforts.
Hands-On Lab Engagement – Participate in bring-up, assembly, and troubleshooting at the system and rack levels. Drive root cause analysis for mechanical and integration issues.
Documentation & Change Control – Maintain CAD models, drawings, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support traceable, production-ready design releases.

Ideal candidates have/are:

Mechanical Design Expertise – 6–10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for servers, compute blades, or datacenter hardware.
CAD Mastery – Expert in SolidWorks, Creo, or NX with demonstrated 3D modeling and detailed drawing capability, including GD&T.
Thermal & Structural Competence – Experience running thermal and structural simulations (CFD, FEA) to validate system performance.
Manufacturing Depth – Familiarity with sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, and thermal interface materials; hands-on with prototype and production builds.
Systems Perspective – Proven success designing mechanical systems around electronic components (boards, heat sinks, fans, connectors, cabling).
Lab-Ready Problem Solver – Proficient in debugging assembly, fit, and performance issues directly on the lab floor.
Collaborative, Self-Driven Engineer – Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments with tight deadlines and high visibility.

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 $256,500 to $301,800, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

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.

Req ID: R698

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