Director, Product & Test - AI Hardware

At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.

Enter Groq's LPU™ Inference Engine. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.

Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.

Director, Product & Test - AI Hardware

Responsibilities & outcomes:

Product Development & Strategy:

• Define product engineering vision and strategy, collaborating with stakeholders across groups including Engineering and Product Marketing.
• Work with suppliers and internal team on test development and yield improvement plans
• Work with engineering on DFM
• Partner with engineering and product teams during the design stage to identify risks and mitigate plans.
• Lead the product and test development team, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Track and analyze product performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement
• Define and implement a regular dashboard of manufacturing and test KPIs and metrics.
• Own product cost
  
  
  

Testing & Validation:

• Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and frameworks.
• Manage and coordinate testing activities across all stages of the development and manufacturing process.
• Lead and mentor the testing team.
• Identify and track bugs and defects.
• Identify cost reduction and throughput improvements
• Partner with engineering to resolve quality issues.
  
  
  

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Foster open and collaborative relationships with engineering, product, and other departments.
• Represent the Product & Test team in cross-functional discussions.
  
  
  

Ideal candidates have/are:

• BSEE; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in product manufacturing and testing
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing high-performing product and test teams.
• Familiarity with chip-to-rack supply chain management, including manufacturing and logistics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Experience leading and motivating teams.
  
  
  

Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

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.

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