SLT Test Engineer

Mission:
to own the system level test required to drive continuous improvement of incoming HW and more specific HW screens, improving quality and reliability of GroqCloud.

Responsibilities & Opportunities In This Role

• Own design and validation of System Level Test from software perspective.
• Write code to help communicate SLT handler to test controller and to peripherals like temperature control units
• Write test methods, scripts and code to create a test Flow encompassing all the key system level tests provided by the systems validation team
• Automate and integrate SLT tests to create a master Test flow for the SLT testing on the handler
• Develop custom tests on the system level to create the most effective screen tests for SLT
• Define HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) test requirements, collaborate closely with System architecture, chip design, and System validation teams to help create production ready SLT flows
• Collaborate with chip design and system validation teams to develop a test plan for System to Tester correlation for optimizing power and performance
• Drive SLT handler selection for a customized SLT solution
• Drive SLT handler enablement by working closely with multiple vendors
• Define and drive PCB designs for the SLT solution
• Define and drive SLT hardware solutions for sockets, Temperature control units etc.
• Drive the selection of system test requirements for NPI, HVM, platform to platform correlation, and RMAs
• Work with chip test (ATE) and System Validation teams to decide how to improve the overall manufacturing test coverage
• Establish network connectivity by understanding the network topology
• Datalog manipulation to fit industry standards
• Provide production sustaining support at OSAT for DPPM reduction, yield analysis, RMA debug, and test time reduction
• Support Silicon Qual activities (HTOL/Burn In) from a system level

Ideal Candidates Have/are

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years experience in Systems Level Test, Systems validation, and/or bench testing.
• Experience in day zero bring up of new silicon at the system level
• Experience in driving SLT testing in HVM
• Experience with testing and characterization of high power Ips like TPUs, CPUs, GPUs in mission mode.
• Experience with testing and characterization of High Speed SerDes based IPs (PCIe, Ethernet SerDes etc.)
• Knowledge of network topology and experience in network connectivity (HW and SW)
• Proficient in C#, C/C++, PERL, Python, .NET framework
• Experience in Security provisioning and knowledge of Fuse programming implementation

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

Location:
On‑Site Availability – Willing to work from Groq's San Jose hardware lab a few times per week, with the flexibility to be on‑site full‑time during critical project phases.

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 $169,915 to $199,900, determined by your location, skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. This range is specific to roles in the United States, compensation for candidates outside the USA will be dependent on the local market.