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Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

4 months ago


Mountain View, California, United States Groq Full time

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 LPUTM 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 – .

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.


Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

Mission: optimize large-scale systems to deliver the fastest inference engine in the world. As a Software Engineer in Distributed Systems, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of our groundbreaking technologies.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

  • Software Development: Write simple, concise, high-performance code in multiple programming languages, such as Go, Rust, C++, and Python. Adapt quickly to new languages and technologies as needed.
  • System Optimization: Diagnose and resolve performance issues, eliminating latency to ensure efficiency across all systems.
  • Dynamic Adaptability: Navigate all layers of the software stack—from TCP packet inspection at the edge to the Linux kernel scheduler—adapting swiftly to changing priorities and needs.
  • Attention to Detail: Uphold a high standard for code quality and system performance, taking pride in delivering impeccable work.

Ideal candidates have/are:

  • Experience: Proven background in developing and managing large distributed systems. Exceptional debugging skills, tracing issues to their root cause efficiently.
  • Curiosity: Genuine interest in dissecting complex systems and continuously optimizing them.
  • Self-Driven: Ability to see projects through end-to-end independently, taking initiative to optimize systems proactively.

Attributes of a Groqster:

  • 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

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $158,000 to $318,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.


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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