Principal Silicon Technical Program Manager

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About Groq

Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, 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.

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• We are looking for a talented Technical Program Manager who is well versed in Silicon development and post silicon system bring up.
• Lead Programs: Drive and manage end-to-end projects involving the Silicon design, development, post Si validation, Systems bring up and performance testing.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Silicon, Hardware Systems, Validation and software engineering teams, product management, operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical specifications, project goals, and deliverables.
• Technical Expertise: Provide deep technical guidance on AI chip architectures, interconnects, memory hierarchies, and thermal management to optimize performance and efficiency in datacenter deployments.
• Communications: Drive communication internal and external to the engineering teams including leadership reviews, Core team meetings, etc.
• Define and track clear goals, priorities, and milestones, ensuring alignment with overall Groq’s corporate goals.
• Provide Programmatic guidance, mentorship, and foster a culture of execution within Silicon and HW System teams.
• Monitor project execution, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Technical program management in Semiconductor, Hardware System design in AI domains.
• B.S. in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Have hands-on experience with either logic design, design verification, or physical design.
• Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, manage complex programs involving multiple technical teams using both ASIC and COT silicon development paradigms.
• Demonstrated experience working with external vendors (foundries, IP, etc.), including negotiation of deadlines, holding all parties accountable, etc.
• Understanding of silicon-oriented technologies, methodologies to speak with engineers in their own language.
• Experience in managing silicon product cycle from concept to delivery.
• Understanding of hardware and software integration challenges.
• Experience with project & program management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA).
• Expertise with schedule tools like MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Comfortable with ambiguity but actively seek clarity.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Extensive experience in Silicon and/or System Design leading AI chip development, First silicon bring-up and production enablement.
• Custom Silicon Design experience.
• Deep Knowledge of ASIC development and validation using prototyping/emulation platforms.
• Experience with AI data center and cloud markets, technological and business trends, requirements, and ecosystem partners.

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.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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 $226,000 to $336,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.