{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"796869efa6c7693c16fc65de","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/796869efa6c7693c16fc65de","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/796869efa6c7693c16fc65de","title":"ASIC Validation Engineer","description":"Proto is accelerating the world's transition to an open economy with products that increase access and independence for everyone. We're building Bitkey, a simple and safe self-custody bitcoin wallet that will put customers in control, as well as hardware and software that will help decentralize bitcoin mining and enable new and innovative use cases for bitcoin mining. We're developing these products in the open - you can read more about them at bitkey.build and mining.build. Within Proto, our Bitcoin Products team delivers the product and go-to-market strategy, software, firmware, and custom silicon needed to make Bitkey and our ambitious mining initiatives a reality. Come build the future of money with us!\nThe Role\nWe are looking for an ASIC Validation Engineer to help bridge the gap between custom mining silicon design and real-world operation. In this highly hands-on, lab-focused role, you'll work closely with ASIC designers and system engineers to debug issues, build test infrastructure, and generate the data needed to enable rapid design iteration and system-level development.\n\nYou Will:\nBring up new silicon on bench platforms, evaluation boards, and system hardware\nDebug issues across ASIC, board, firmware, and system interactions\nDevelop bench tests, scripts, and tools to exercise silicon features and collect data\nBuild and maintain test setups (lab automation, instrumentation, fixtures, scripts)\nPartner with ASIC designers to validate functionality and root-cause failures\nWork with system engineers to ensure silicon performs correctly in target system environments, including mining systems\nGenerate and analyze data to support design decisions, characterization, and bring-up\nCreate lightweight, reusable test workflows and documentation for the broader team\nSupport early manufacturing efforts with practical validation and debug, as needed\nTravel up to 20% to the labs in Oakland, CA or Toronto, Canada\nYou Have:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field\n4+ years of experience in silicon validation, hardware test, or related roles\nStrong hands-on experience in a lab environment (bench bring-up, debugging, instrumentation)\nSolid understanding of digital systems and basic analog concepts\nExperience writing scripts or tools (Python preferred) for test and data analysis\nComfortable debugging issues that span multiple layers (ASIC board system)\nClear communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams\n\nPreferred:\nExperience with ASIC or FPGA bring-up and validation\nFamiliarity with common interfaces (SPI, I2C, JTAG, UART, etc.)\nExperience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.)\nExposure to high-performance, power-dense systems (e.g., mining ASICs, accelerators, or similar)\nExperience building test automation or internal tooling\nFamiliarity with data analysis and visualization\n\nNice to Have\nExperience working with early silicon / first bring-up environments\nExposure to manufacturing test or ATE\nExperience working on systems with tight power, thermal, and performance constraints\n\nWhy This Role Matters\nThis role enables the team to move fast. By building the right test infrastructure and quickly turning hardware behavior into actionable data, you'll help both ASIC and system teams iterate faster and make better decisions across silicon and mining system development.\nWe're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and \"fair chance\" ordinances.\nWe believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.\nWhile there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.\n\nBlock takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.\n\nZone A:\n$198,000—$297,000 USD\nZone B:\n$188,100—$282,100 USD\nZone C:\n$178,200—$267,400 USD\nZone D:\n$168,300—$252,500 USD\nApplication Guidelines\nCandidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.\nUse of AI in Our Hiring Process\nWe may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.\nContact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions.\nEvery benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.\nBlock, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. 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We're building Bitkey, a simple and safe self-custody bitcoin wallet that will put customers in control, as well as hardware and software that will help decentralize bitcoin mining and enable new and innovative use cases for bitcoin mining. We're developing these products in the open - you can read more about them at bitkey.build and mining.build. Within Proto, our Bitcoin Products team delivers the product and go-to-market strategy, software, firmware, and custom silicon needed to make Bitkey and our ambitious mining initiatives a reality. Come build the future of money with us!\nThe Role\nWe are looking for an ASIC Validation Engineer to help bridge the gap between custom mining silicon design and real-world operation. In this highly hands-on, lab-focused role, you'll work closely with ASIC designers and system engineers to debug issues, build test infrastructure, and generate the data needed to enable rapid design iteration and system-level development.\n\nYou Will:\nBring up new silicon on bench platforms, evaluation boards, and system hardware\nDebug issues across ASIC, board, firmware, and system interactions\nDevelop bench tests, scripts, and tools to exercise silicon features and collect data\nBuild and maintain test setups (lab automation, instrumentation, fixtures, scripts)\nPartner with ASIC designers to validate functionality and root-cause failures\nWork with system engineers to ensure silicon performs correctly in target system environments, including mining systems\nGenerate and analyze data to support design decisions, characterization, and bring-up\nCreate lightweight, reusable test workflows and documentation for the broader team\nSupport early manufacturing efforts with practical validation and debug, as needed\nTravel up to 20% to the labs in Oakland, CA or Toronto, Canada\nYou Have:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field\n4+ years of experience in silicon validation, hardware test, or related roles\nStrong hands-on experience in a lab environment (bench bring-up, debugging, instrumentation)\nSolid understanding of digital systems and basic analog concepts\nExperience writing scripts or tools (Python preferred) for test and data analysis\nComfortable debugging issues that span multiple layers (ASIC board system)\nClear communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams\n\nPreferred:\nExperience with ASIC or FPGA bring-up and validation\nFamiliarity with common interfaces (SPI, I2C, JTAG, UART, etc.)\nExperience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.)\nExposure to high-performance, power-dense systems (e.g., mining ASICs, accelerators, or similar)\nExperience building test automation or internal tooling\nFamiliarity with data analysis and visualization\n\nNice to Have\nExperience working with early silicon / first bring-up environments\nExposure to manufacturing test or ATE\nExperience working on systems with tight power, thermal, and performance constraints\n\nWhy This Role Matters\nThis role enables the team to move fast. By building the right test infrastructure and quickly turning hardware behavior into actionable data, you'll help both ASIC and system teams iterate faster and make better decisions across silicon and mining system development.\nWe're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and \"fair chance\" ordinances.\nWe believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.\nWhile there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.\n\nBlock takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.\n\nZone A:\n$198,000—$297,000 USD\nZone B:\n$188,100—$282,100 USD\nZone C:\n$178,200—$267,400 USD\nZone D:\n$168,300—$252,500 USD\nApplication Guidelines\nCandidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.\nUse of AI in Our Hiring Process\nWe may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.\nContact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions.\nEvery benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.\nBlock, Inc. 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