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Software Engineer

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Groq

Groq

201-500 employees

Develops real-time AI inference hardware and software

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$145.4k - $276.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Entry, Junior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Go
Next.js
Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Available to work onsite in our Palo Alto, CA office
Responsibilities
  • Write simple, concise, high-performance code for both our apis written in Golang and our webapp in Next.js.
  • Performance is everything at Groq. We have dedicated performance teams, but all engineers need to focus on where the milliseconds are spent.
  • Uphold a high standard for code quality and user experience. While building great new functionality, also take pride in making error messages clearer and more actionable.

At Groq, the focus on real-time AI solutions through a Language Processing Unit™ and a deterministic Tensor Streaming architecture allows the company to excel in delivering ultra-low latency AI inference at scale. This specialized approach not only enhances technology performance but also simplifies processes for developers, accelerating production timelines and improving return on investment. Additionally, Groq's commitment to domestically-based supply chains supports higher sustainability and reliability in operations, making it an effective workplace for driving forward-thinking AI technology solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$408.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Groq's recent $300 million Series D funding round, led by BlackRock, values the company at $2.5 billion, indicating strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • The launch of public demos on platforms like Hugging Face Spaces allows users to interact with Groq's models, potentially increasing user engagement and adoption.
  • Groq's rapid query response times, significantly faster than competitors like Nvidia, position it as a leader in AI inference speed.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with established players like Nvidia poses a significant challenge to Groq's market penetration.
  • High expectations from investors following substantial funding rounds could pressure Groq to deliver rapid and consistent innovation.

What makes Groq unique

  • Groq's open-source Llama AI models outperform proprietary models from tech giants like OpenAI and Google in specialized tasks, showcasing their superior tool use capabilities.
  • Groq's processors, known as LPUs, are claimed to be 10x faster and 1/10 the price of current market options, providing a significant cost-performance advantage.
  • The company's participation in the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot highlights its commitment to responsible AI innovation and real-time AI inference.