Full-Time

Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Systems

Posted on 1/29/2025

Groq

Groq

201-500 employees

AI inference technology for scalable solutions

Compensation Overview

$165k - $265k/yr

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Candidates should ideally be based in Mountain View, CA, as some roles may require being located near or on primary sites.

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience with system evaluation, integration, and support.
  • Experience with evaluating system solutions (connectivity, power, cooling, equipment etc).
  • Experience supporting system design and/or validation platform design.
  • Strong knowledge of system designs flow including validation platforms, PCB design/manufacturing.
  • Experience dealing with technology sourcing and vendor/partner relationship management.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical evaluation of various solutions to determine the best fit for internal design requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate suppliers for system solutions, including connectivity, power systems, cooling systems, and integration services.
  • Work closely with design teams to vet the technology and support the integration of different system solutions.
  • Work with internal team and ecosystem vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to components/modules/cabling/PCB/etc during various stages of the design cycle.
  • Act as the primary point of contact with system vendors for technical discussions, updates and feature requests.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and service level agreements.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market conditions to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions.
  • Work closely with engineering, operations, and product management teams to understand system solution requirements.
  • Provide recommendations for improving design flow efficiency when integrating system solutions ensuring high performance, power, and area efficiency.
  • Create internal documentation for evaluation reports, benchmark and proposed solution for optimal performance and TCO.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

Groq specializes in AI inference technology, providing the Groq LPU™, which is known for its high compute speed, quality, and energy efficiency. The Groq LPU™ is designed to handle AI processing tasks quickly and effectively, making it suitable for both cloud and on-premises applications. Unlike many competitors, Groq ensures that all its products are designed, fabricated, and assembled in North America, which helps maintain high standards of quality and performance. The company targets a wide range of clients who need fast and efficient AI processing capabilities. Groq's goal is to deliver scalable AI inference solutions that meet the demands of industries requiring rapid data processing.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$2.8B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for energy-efficient AI hardware benefits Groq's innovative technology.
  • Groq's $1.5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia boosts its Middle East market presence.
  • Partnership with PlayAI enhances Groq's capabilities in voice AI applications.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from NVIDIA and AMD threatens Groq's market share.
  • Dependence on Saudi Arabia for funding poses financial risks amid geopolitical changes.
  • Rapid AI model development by tech giants may outpace Groq's integration capabilities.

What makes Groq unique

  • Groq's LPU offers unmatched compute speed and energy efficiency for AI inference.
  • GroqCloud provides exclusive access to Meta's Llama 4 models in the Middle East.
  • Groq's vertically integrated stack ensures no delays or bottlenecks in AI model deployment.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-5%
PR Newswire
Apr 8th, 2025
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