ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Proto - Chandler, United States - Block USA

Description

Block's Job Description

Team Overview

At Block, we aim to empower individuals to thrive in the economy. We strongly believe in the importance of bitcoin in reshaping payment methods and the global economy. Our focus is on developing a custom ASIC-powered bitcoin mining rig to address critical issues within the current bitcoin ecosystem. This includes tackling the concentration of hardware supply and promoting compatibility with clean energy sources.

As a Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer at Block, you will collaborate closely with digital designers and mixed signal designers to innovate the next generation of mining ASICs. Key responsibilities involve block level physical implementation, timing closure, integration, and physical verification.

We are a distributed team in the U.S. and Canada, offering a remote position for this role. Our operational structure thrives on a flat meritocratic system - while this role's title is ASIC Physical Design Engineer, in other organizations it could be known as Technical Lead, Lead Design Engineer, or Senior/Staff Member of Technical Staff.

Qualifications

• You Will:
• Perform block level P&R, and integration from early RTL to final tapeout
• Collaborate with logic designers on block level timing closure
• Work closely with custom cell development
• Enhance current physical design infrastructure/methodology through scripting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates across different time zones

You Have:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with BSEE or Applied Science degree; 8+ years with an MS degree
• Proficiency in using Synopsys ICC2/Fusion Compiler and PrimeTime
• Comprehensive understanding of the design cycle from RTL to GDSII
• Prior experience in custom physical design and relative placement
• Track record of tapping out multiple chips in 5nm and below
• Expertise in block delivery aspects such as clock, power analysis, and physical verification
• Strong skills in Python/Perl/shell/tcl
• Experience with Linux and/or Unix, along with text editors
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication abilities

It's even better if you have experience with:

• CPU/GPU datapath or AI processor physical design

Additional Information

Block follows a market-based pay approach, with variations based on location. U.S. locations are divided into four zones with corresponding pay ranges. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Zone A: USD $198,000 - USD $297,000

Zone B: USD $184,200 - USD $276,200

Zone C: USD $174,200 - USD $261,400

Zone D: USD $164,300 - USD $246,500

Block offers full-time employee benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, stock purchase program, wellness programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid sick leave, learning resources, and insurance benefits.

This role also provides eligibility for Block's equity plan and potential sign-on bonuses. Pay and benefits are subject to change as per company policies.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive economy where everyone has equitable opportunities. Block values diversity in the workplace and maintains an equal opportunity employer status, assessing employees and job applicants solely on merit.

Our interview process is inclusive, providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants. We encourage open communication on necessary accommodations with recruiters, treated with utmost confidentiality.

Get to know more about our fair workplace practices on our I+D page.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in adherence to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc is a leading global technology company in the financial services sector. Comprising of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, the company focuses on democratizing access to the economy through innovative tools.

Square supports sellers with comprehensive commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. Cash App enables easy money management and investment in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) backs free, open-source Bitcoin projects. TIDAL aids artists in entrepreneurial success and fan engagement. TBD is developing a user-friendly developer platform for blockchain technologies.

Note: No specific application deadline exists, but typically, U.S. open roles remain posted for an average of 70 days before being filled.