Software Engineer, Model Evaluation Systems

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

• Write simple, concise, high-performance code in Python and Golang to support evaluation pipelines and tooling.
• Develop and implement benchmarking tools to assess the performance of models hosted on Groq, ensuring Groq’s AI infrastructure remains at the cutting edge of efficiency and performance.
• Build automated evaluation systems and testing infrastructure to streamline model deployment and validation processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate models into Groq’s infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and accurate evaluation across various system configurations.
• Collect and analyze performance data, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improving model performance, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

• Proven experience building or working with evaluation systems or working on novel applied AI projects.
• Proficiency in Python and Golang, with strong software engineering fundamentals and best practices.
• Ability to see projects through end-to-end independently, taking initiative to optimize systems proactively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to tackle non-trivial challenges with minimal guidance.
• Ability to work across unconventional AI problems, iterate quickly, and ship impactful solutions.
• Contributions to open-source projects or prior startup experience is a big plus.

Attributes

• Humility, collaborative and team savvy mindset.
• Growth and giver mindset; eager to learn and share knowledge.
• Curious and innovative approach to projects, problems, and design.
• Passion, grit, and boldness with no limit thinking, fueling informed risk-taking.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary package including equity and benefits.
• Base salary range: $154,445 to $208,955, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal benchmarks.

Location

• Palo Alto, CA (Remote)

Equal Opportunity

Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all facets of our organization. We value diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds and ensure fair employment practices including accommodations for disabilities.