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.

Head of Solutions Architecture

Mission:

We are seeking a Head of Solutions Architecture (U.S.) to lead and scale our Americas-based Field Engineering team, a group of world-class AI Solution Architects and Forward-deployed Engineers. This leader will play a critical role in enabling our customers to adopt and scale Groq’s ultra-low-latency AI inference platform, ensuring that our Solutions Architects are deeply aligned with customer outcomes and equipped to deliver technical excellence.

You will partner closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering leadership to build a world-class pre-sales and solution engineering function that is central to our go-to-market strategy in North America.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Team Leadership & Growth.
Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Field Engineers across the U.S.
Define clear career paths (IC and leadership) for SA roles.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, customer empathy, and rapid execution.

Customer Engagement & Solutioning:

Partner with Sales to understand customer needs and design tailored AI inference and GenAI solutions using Groq’s platform.
Oversee technical discovery, solution architecture, demos, proofs of concept (POCs), and production deployments.
Serve as an executive technical point of escalation for strategic U.S. customers.

Operational Excellence:

Establish and manage scalable engagement processes across pre-sales and post-sales activities.
Define and monitor SA performance metrics (time to value, proof-of-concept success rates, customer satisfaction).
Implement knowledge-sharing practices, playbooks, and technical enablement frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with Product Management and Engineering to provide structured customer feedback that informs roadmap priorities.
Align with Marketing to showcase customer success stories, use cases, and technical thought leadership.

Ideal candidates have/are:

10+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or related fields; 5+ years in leadership roles.
Deep understanding of AI/ML infrastructure, high-performance computing, or cloud architectures.
Proven experience leading technical teams that support enterprise customers.
Strong consultative skills; able to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
Excellent communication and executive presence.

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 $231,625 to $299,800, 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.

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.

#LI-Remote, #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite

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: R666

This job is no longer accepting applications

See open jobs at Groq.See open jobs similar to "Head of Solutions Architecture" Uncork Capital.

See more open positions at Groq

Privacy policy Cookie policy