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 Groqs LPU™ AI Inference Technology. 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 System Administrator, Datacenter Operations (Onsite - Liberty Lake, WA)

Mission: To be a trusted partner for the organization responsible for deploying and maintaining systems and servers in our data center, as well as networking and monitoring systems

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Directly Responsible Individual for our Data Centers (DC) and operations
Install and maintain servers and other rack gear
System Administration tasks:
- Installation of Linux systems via Puppet
- Programing of network switches
- Troubleshooting
- Device and systems management
- Automation of tasks and key systems
- Documentation of tasks, procedures and infrastructure
- Set up and configure software, hardware, and networks
Work closely with InfoSec and other departments to protect Groq’s infrastructure
Track inventory of spare parts, respond to tickets and general DC duties
Provide remote support to AI techs
Train entry-level and up employees
System Upgrades, upgrade systems and new releases and models
Maintain:
- Technical support
- Manuals
- IT policies
User support:
- Provide technical support, training, and guidance to users and AI Techs

Ideal candidates have/are:

Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience required
8+ years of Linux System Administration
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Networking Experience (DNS, DHCP, PXE, TCP/IP)
Experience writing/modifying code to improve monitoring and automation (e.g., Python, Shell Scripting, etc.)
Employing security upgrades and protocols
Troubleshooting and repairing systems and software as needed
Professional experience with common configuration management tools (ansible, chef, puppet, foreman)
Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment
macOS and Linux System Administration experience
Detail Oriented and Highly Organized
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to work with external parties including vendors and customers
Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
Flexibility working across multiple systems and contexts
Some travel is required, both US and international
Ability to move/rack gear up to 50 pounds

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 $100,300 to $193,000, 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.

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. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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