Senior Technical Program Manager

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.

Senior Technical Program Manager

Remotely Located In Either: DMV Area (Washington D.C. / Maryland / Virginia) Or Open to considering other neighboring states

Mission: As a Program Manager within Groq's Public Sector organization, you will apply your engineering or scientific expertise to deliver and manage new and innovative programs in support of Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

You will be expected to combine project management, systems engineering, and/or contract management skills with program management skills to deliver and integrate Groq hardware and software solutions to meet the customer requirements.

• Overall management of engineering tasks (software and hardware), to include all programmatic and operational requirements identified as part of the scope of work

• Act as the primary point-of-contact for contractual issues and customer relations

• Ensure practical and effective systems are in place to meet customer requirements, including but not limited to financial controls, quality control, and schedule

• Building and maintaining working relationships with high level intelligence community stakeholders and mission teams

Ideal candidates have/are:

• Experience working in the intelligence community (IC)

• Program management experience in a DoD or IC program

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Lifestyle Poly (preferred) or a willingness to obtain is required

• Expert at establishing, maintaining and developing trusting relationships

• Comfortable with ambiguity but actively focused on seeking clarity

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally not only within engineering but with mission teams/Sales as well

• Demonstrated ability to work using hybrid software and hardware methodologies, ranging from highly informal to SAFe or similar, structured methodologies

• Ability to understand and communicate complex concepts (e.g., plans, decisions, metrics, etc.) clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• PMP certification is a plus

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 $181,700 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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