Senior/Principal Software Engineer

Overview

Join Groq, a leader in AI inference technology, as a Senior/Principal Software Engineer. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality software that enables the provisioning and management of Groq hardware and related support systems at a massive scale. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on the future of AI.

Responsibilities

Software Architecture: Design and implement scalable and maintainable systems using advanced system and application architecture patterns and technologies.
Cloud-Native Development: Develop cloud-native software applications with an agnosticism of programming language and framework.
API Design and Development: Design and develop APIs that provide a scalable and secure interface for interacting with Groq’s infrastructure. Implement security and authentication, developer tooling and experiences, and instrumentation and observability to make Groq’s API best-in-industry.
Testing and Validation: Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and test suites to ensure software quality and reliability. Write tests at all levels and scopes of Groq’s systems using best practices and pragmatic, scalable testing philosophy.

Ideal Candidate

6/10+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
Polyglot language skills with experience in a variety of languages such as Java, Go, Python, and Typescript.
Expertise in a wide variety of design and architecture patterns, domain modeling, service frameworks, relational and document databases.
Ability to work across multiple layers of the stack.
Deep experience in microservices, event and messaging systems, REST and GraphQL APIs, and testing.
Highly developed engineering discipline and best practices using the DORA model.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.

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.

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 $208,800 to $420,400, 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Groq is 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.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.