Principal Technical Program Manager

at Groq
📍 Mountain View, United States
USD 226,000-336,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Software Development @ 4 Leadership @ 4 Communication @ 4 Networking @ 4 Jira @ 4 Product Management @ 4 Agile @ 4

Details

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 HW-SW co-design and end to end SW development.
  • Lead Programs: Drive and manage end-to-end projects involving the HW design, System SW, ML Compiler, Inference Engine, Infrastructure SW and larger AI SW stack.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Hardware Systems, Systems SW, 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, FPGA, interconnects, memory hierarchies, low level Embedded SW, ML Compiler, Inference Engine and Infrastructure SW 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 System SW, ML Compiler, Networking and other SW teams.
  • Monitor project execution, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of Technical program management in Hardware/ SW System design, AI/ML SW development in AI domains.
  • B.S. in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Have hands-on experience with either System board design, System Software development, AI/ML SW development.
  • Demonstrated experience working with external vendors (CM, etc.), including negotiation of deadlines, holding all parties accountable, etc.
  • Understanding of AI Software development and data center SW stack.
  • Experience in managing AI Software 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.

Benefits

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.