Asic Validation Engineer

Square (Proto)

Toronto, Canada
Zone a: cad $125,900 - $188,900; zone b: cad $125,...
On-site
4+ years silicon validation experience
Lab environment bench bring-up skills
Python scripting for test automation
This role focuses on bridging the gap between custom mining silicon design and real-world operation within Proto's Bitcoin Products team

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on bridging the gap between custom mining silicon design and real-world operation within Proto's Bitcoin Products team.
  • The successful candidate will debug issues across ASIC, board, firmware, and system interactions while building robust test infrastructure.
  • Block offers a market-based compensation package ranging from CAD $125,900 to $188,900 depending on location zones.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on bridging the gap between custom mining silicon design and real-world operation within Proto's Bitcoin Products team.

Salary

Zone A: CAD $125,900 - $188,900; Zone B: CAD $125,900 - $188,900; Benefits: Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years silicon validation experience
  • Lab environment bench bring-up skills
  • Python scripting for test automation
  • Debugging across ASIC board firmware layers
  • Digital systems and analog concepts knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with FPGA bring-up and validation
  • Familiarity with SPI I2C JTAG UART interfaces
  • High-performance power-dense system exposure
  • Data analysis and visualization skills
  • Early silicon first bring-up environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in silicon validation or hardware test
  • Strong hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and debugging

Work Rights

Not specified

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