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At Groq, we radically simplify compute to accelerate workloads in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing.

Why join Groq? You want to be a part of something groundbreaking, where every day you can see the impact of your work on Groq’s technology and customer solutions. As a Groqstar, you will join a talent-rich group of problem solvers and doers; in a culture that focuses on team, growth, innovation, and creativity. Simply put, at Groq, we defy gravity.

We are changing as the world changes and have evolved to a remote first company. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, which will be indicated in the job description. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package, numerous quality-of-life perks such as a home office stipend, flexible learning allowance, optional professional coaching and a schedule of fun team activities.

Are you ready to join our crew and help us reimagine machine learning and AI at scale?

If so, we look forward to connecting with you!

Systems Software Engineer

About this role:

We are seeking an exceptional Embedded Systems Engineer to join our System Software team. As an Embedded Systems Engineer you will help architect, design and develop the software and firmware that powers our current and future generation of machine learning accelerators.

The System Software team is responsible for providing the scalable infrastructure that gives access to the computational power of the Groq Tensor Streaming Processor (TSP). The challenges that we solve operate at many different levels of abstraction, from distributed computing clusters down to the bare metal. This wide range of experiences allows team members to expand their skill sets and continually grow.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• New hardware product bring-up
• Design and develop firmware for a variety of microcontrollers (ARM, 8051).
• Build and deploy infrastructure to debug and validate functionality at the individual component and systems level.
• Design and implement messaging protocols that allow various components to communicate on a system board level.

Qualifications for this role:

At minimum:

• Over five years programming low level programming skills in C/C++.
• Minimum B.S. Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with communication protocols: I2C, CANBUS, SPI, USB.
• 5 years experience developing embedded systems.
• Proficiency with debugging large, complex systems and hardware/software interfaces.

Highly valued, not required:

• FPGAs and high speed data interconnects
• Python
• Linux BSP bring-up and drivers.
• Buildroot and makefile build systems.
• Assembly Languages

Attributes of a Groqstar:

• Growth and Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
• Humility - Egos are checked at the door
• Passion, grit, and boldness - no limit thinking; fueling informed risk taking
• Collaborative and Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room together
• Curious and Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design

At Groq:

Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better. Come join us!

Compensation:

The national pay range for our technical roles are $100,000-$500,000. The national pay range for our non-technical roles are $90,000-$470,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience aligned with Groq’s internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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