Mixed Signal Designer

Block
$251,600 - $377,400 a year
San Francisco, California
3 days ago

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!

We are hiring for a Mixed Signal Designer.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Understand block level specifications and translate them into circuit-level specifications.
  • Design and simulation of mixed-signal blocks on the leading-edge technology node
  • Assist physical layout design of all critical circuits and have a thorough understanding of all layout requirements.
  • Present and participate in regular design reviews.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation including general specification, circuit description, and evaluation plan
  • Analyze hardware product requirements and translate into silicon specifications.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of design experience in transistor-level and system level mixed signal design
  • Bitcoin related experience is a plus
  • FinFet design experience on 7nm or below
  • Experience in design with Cadence Spectre, SpectreRF, AMS and Virtuoso.
  • Strong knowledge of Verilog-A & Matlab for system modeling and verification.
  • Understanding of digital ASIC design and design flow is an asset.
  • Experience with high volume IC manufacturing is a plus
  • Broad expertise in IC design, such as PLL, Voltage Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Ring Oscillator, GPIO, Bandgap, standard cell, and IP integration

We'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.

We 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.

While 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.


Block 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.


Zone A:
$251,600—$377,400 USD
Zone B:
$251,600—$377,400 USD
Zone C:
$251,600—$377,400 USD
Zone D:
$251,600—$377,400 USD

Every 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.

Block, 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. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

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