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Senior Staff Hardware System Design Engineer
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Groq
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San Jose, CA
SessionJob Postings
DescriptionMission:
Perform detailed circuit design and analysis and component selection for cost-optimized solutions and ensure successful product development with aggressive product cycles.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
Product‑Driven Design Leadership – Translate Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into detailed board functional specifications, schematic capture, and PCB layout, ensuring every design decision aligns with the overall product strategy.
High‑Speed Interface Engineering – Architect and validate SerDes, PCIe, DDR, and other high‑bandwidth links, pushing the limits of signal integrity and timing closure.
Power Delivery & Sub‑Section Design – Design robust power rails (POLs, VRMs, etc.) that deliver clean, low‑noise supply to the GroqChip LPU while meeting stringent power budgets.
Low‑Speed Interface & Firmware Integration – Implement SPI, I²C, CAN‑bus, and other control buses, and interface them with CPLDs/FPGAs using Verilog to support board‑level control and diagnostics.
ASIC Bring‑Up & Validation – Lead the design of test boards for ASIC bring‑up and post‑silicon validation, debugging hardware and firmware issues in a lab environment.
Chassis & System Integration – Contribute to chassis design and multi‑system implementations, ensuring mechanical, thermal, and electrical compatibility across the product family.
Debug & Certification Support – Own end‑to‑end debugging of chip, board, and system‑level issues; support product certification and go‑to‑market activities.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work hand‑in‑hand with software, firmware, and product teams to deliver a cohesive, high‑performance silicon solution.
Ideal candidates have/are:
Deep Hardware Design Expertise – 10+ years of proven experience in schematic capture, constraint management, and PCB layout for high‑speed, high‑density systems.
Signal Integrity & Power Delivery Mastery – Hands‑on experience with SerDes, PCIe, DDR, and power sub‑sections (POLs, VRMs, etc.).
Firmware & FPGA Proficiency – Comfortable writing Verilog for CPLDs/FPGAs and integrating firmware with hardware.
Lab‑Ready Debugging Skills – Proficient with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, and other measurement tools to isolate and resolve complex hardware faults.
Team‑Oriented, Self‑Starter Mindset – Thrive in a collaborative environment, prioritize tasks under tight deadlines, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
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
Perform detailed circuit design and analysis and component selection for cost-optimized solutions and ensure successful product development with aggressive product cycles.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
Product‑Driven Design Leadership – Translate Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into detailed board functional specifications, schematic capture, and PCB layout, ensuring every design decision aligns with the overall product strategy.
High‑Speed Interface Engineering – Architect and validate SerDes, PCIe, DDR, and other high‑bandwidth links, pushing the limits of signal integrity and timing closure.
Power Delivery & Sub‑Section Design – Design robust power rails (POLs, VRMs, etc.) that deliver clean, low‑noise supply to the GroqChip LPU while meeting stringent power budgets.
Low‑Speed Interface & Firmware Integration – Implement SPI, I²C, CAN‑bus, and other control buses, and interface them with CPLDs/FPGAs using Verilog to support board‑level control and diagnostics.
ASIC Bring‑Up & Validation – Lead the design of test boards for ASIC bring‑up and post‑silicon validation, debugging hardware and firmware issues in a lab environment.
Chassis & System Integration – Contribute to chassis design and multi‑system implementations, ensuring mechanical, thermal, and electrical compatibility across the product family.
Debug & Certification Support – Own end‑to‑end debugging of chip, board, and system‑level issues; support product certification and go‑to‑market activities.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work hand‑in‑hand with software, firmware, and product teams to deliver a cohesive, high‑performance silicon solution.
Ideal candidates have/are:
Deep Hardware Design Expertise – 10+ years of proven experience in schematic capture, constraint management, and PCB layout for high‑speed, high‑density systems.
Signal Integrity & Power Delivery Mastery – Hands‑on experience with SerDes, PCIe, DDR, and power sub‑sections (POLs, VRMs, etc.).
Firmware & FPGA Proficiency – Comfortable writing Verilog for CPLDs/FPGAs and integrating firmware with hardware.
Lab‑Ready Debugging Skills – Proficient with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, and other measurement tools to isolate and resolve complex hardware faults.
Team‑Oriented, Self‑Starter Mindset – Thrive in a collaborative environment, prioritize tasks under tight deadlines, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
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
Company DescriptionGroq 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.
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Event Type
Job Posting
TimeMonday, 17 November 20254:52pm - 4:52pm CST
LocationHall 6
United States of America
Groq
In-person
Full Time
Permanent
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