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We pioneered the LPU-the first processor designed specifically for AI inference-and are transforming that innovation into a global cloud platform powering production AI workloads.\nWith the capital, infrastructure, and team to execute, we're uniquely positioned to define the next era of AI infrastructure. The opportunity is massive, and it's still wide open. Now let's go build it!\nMission:\nAs Groq continues to grow, we're looking for an Office Manager to help launch our new Palo Alto office and create an exceptional workplace experience for our team.\nYou'll play a key role in getting the office ready for employees, coordinating workplace setup, vendors, IT readiness, and move-in logistics to support a smooth and timely opening. Once operational, you'll own day-to-day workplace operations, creating a welcoming, organized, and engaging environment where employees, leaders, and visitors can do their best work.\nThis is a hands-on, highly visible role for someone who takes initiative, moves with urgency, and thrives on creating great workplaces. You'll bring the details together, anticipate needs, and establish a reliable, high-quality workplace experience that reflects Groq's culture and supports our growing team.\nLocation: Palo Alto / San Francisco Peninsula, CA (Onsite)\nResponsibilities & opportunities in this role:\nCoordinate office opening and readiness: Partner with Workplace, IT, Procurement, Security, and external vendors to prepare the Palo Alto office for employees, coordinating essential setup activities and ensuring a smooth, timely opening.\nDrive workplace setup and move-in: Coordinate office supplies, equipment, technology readiness, vendor services, and employee move-in logistics to create a fully operational and welcoming workspace.\nOwn daily workplace operations: Manage the day-to-day functioning of the office, including facilities requests, maintenance coordination, office supplies, kitchen stocking, and overall workplace readiness.\nManage building and vendor relationships: Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for property management, building services, facilities vendors, and other service providers, ensuring responsive and reliable support.\nDeliver an exceptional workplace and visitor experience: Create a welcoming, polished, and well-organized environment for employees, executives, and visitors, ensuring workplace services and shared spaces consistently meet high standards.\nSupport executive-facing workplace needs: Anticipate and coordinate workplace logistics for leadership meetings, executive visits, and important onsite gatherings, partnering with relevant teams to ensure a seamless experience.\nCoordinate onsite events and engagement: Partner with People and other teams to organize office gatherings, celebrations, employee engagement activities, and experiences that strengthen the Palo Alto workplace community.\nSupport employee onboarding and visitors: Collaborate with People, IT, and other teams to help new employees and visitors navigate the office, access workplace resources, and feel welcomed.\nEstablish effective workplace processes: Develop and maintain office procedures, vendor information, supply management practices, and operational documentation to support reliable, scalable operations.\nAnticipate and resolve workplace needs: Proactively identify facilities issues, employee needs, and operational gaps, taking ownership of solutions to keep the office running smoothly.\nContinuously improve the workplace: Gather employee feedback, identify opportunities to enhance workplace services and experiences, and implement practical improvements as the Palo Alto team grows.\nIdeal candidates have/are:\n4-6 years of experience in office management, workplace operations, facilities coordination, employee experience, or a related role.\nExperience independently managing day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced or growing organization.\nStrong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, vendors, and timelines while moving quickly and maintaining attention to detail.\nExperience coordinating office openings, relocations, or workplace setup projects is a plus, but not required.\nExperience managing vendor relationships, coordinating facilities services, and maintaining a welcoming, well-functioning office environment.\nExperience organizing employee events, team gatherings, or workplace engagement activities.\nA strong hospitality and service mindset, with experience supporting executives, visitors, or high-visibility workplace environments.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when interacting with employees, executives, and external guests.\nA genuine passion for employee experience and creating workplaces where people feel connected, supported, and productive.\nA proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and independently drive work forward.\nAdaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and a fast-moving environment.\nA hands-on mentality and willingness to take ownership of both everyday workplace needs and larger projects.\nAbility to work onsite five days per week in Palo Alto / the San Francisco Peninsula.\nWhy Join Us:\nPurposeful Hiring: You’re not here by accident, and neither is anyone else. Every teammate is handpicked with intention because who we build with matters.\nBuilders Wanted: You’re not just riding the rocket ship, you’re building it. Your work directly shapes the trajectory of our company.\nMission-Driven Work: We’re here to make a real impact. Our mission fuels everything we do.\nTackling Hard Problems: If easy isn’t your thing, you’re in the right place. We solve some of the most complex and exciting challenges in our space.\nExcellence Is The Standard: High performance isn’t just encouraged, it’s the baseline. And it’s contagious.\nCompensation\nGroq is committed to providing competitive compensation through our Total Cash philosophy, which incorporates potential bonus value directly into base pay. The total cash salary range for this position, which is inclusive of the potential bonus value, is $91,000-$117,600, with individual placement determined by your geographic location, experience, skills, and alignment with internal compensation standards. This range is specific to candidates located in the United States. Compensation for international candidates will vary based on local market dynamics. Beyond cash compensation, Groq also offers a Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program and a robust suite of employee benefits.\nUS Job Posting\nThis position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet certain citizenship or residency criteria. Specifically, they must qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) such as a refugee or asylee), or otherwise be eligible for an applicable export license.\nNon-US Job Postings\nThis position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, as well as applicable local laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet all relevant export control eligibility criteria.\nGroq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nGroq complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.\nGroq iscommitted to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at . This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.\nAll offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law.\nGroq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system. To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.\nAs part of our hiring process, Groq may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools or automated systems to assist with activities such as reviewing applications, evaluating qualifications, scheduling interviews, analyzing assessment responses, or supporting recruiting operations. These tools are designed to assist-not replace-human decision-making, and hiring decisions are subject to human review. We may process information you provide during the application process, including resumes, application materials, interview responses, assessments, and, where applicable, audio, video, or transcript data. If legally required, we will request consent before using technologies that analyze biometric or video interview data. 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