Hardware Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in hardware engineering, particularly in the realm of silicon productization — you've successfully brought silicon products from initial samples to mass production, demonstrating a strong understanding of the entire lifecycle. Your background includes developing and implementing test strategies that enhance performance and expedite delivery, ensuring that products meet high standards of quality and efficiency.

You are skilled in collecting and analyzing wafer-level and bench test data — collaborating with data scientists is second nature to you, as you work together to characterize and optimize silicon performance. Your ability to communicate technical details effectively allows you to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, ensuring that all aspects of the product development process are aligned.

Your experience includes working closely with foundries to identify potential device parameter changes — you understand the nuances of low-voltage operation and how to maximize performance through strategic adjustments. You have a collaborative spirit, often partnering with hardware system engineers to determine appropriate binning strategies that enhance system performance and reliability.

Desirable

Experience in the bitcoin mining industry or with blockchain technology would be a significant advantage — you understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving field. Familiarity with software development processes and tools is also beneficial, as it allows you to bridge the gap between hardware and software teams effectively.

What you'll do

In your role as Post-Silicon Lead, you will be at the forefront of driving the productization of our bitcoin mining chips — your leadership will guide the team in transforming innovative silicon designs into market-ready products. You will develop and implement comprehensive test strategies that not only improve performance but also accelerate the delivery timeline, ensuring that we meet our ambitious goals.

You will collect and analyze both wafer-level and bench test data, collaborating closely with data scientists to characterize and optimize silicon performance — your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that enhance product quality. Working with foundries, you will identify potential device parameter changes that enable efficient low-voltage operation, maximizing the performance of our silicon products.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work alongside hardware system engineers to determine appropriate binning strategies — your insights will help design systems that extract the maximum potential from individual silicon chips, contributing to the overall success of our bitcoin mining initiatives.

What we offer

At Block, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment — you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking products that are shaping the future of finance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to accelerate the world's transition to an open economy, and be part of a team that is making a real impact in the world of bitcoin and decentralized finance.