Asic Validation Engineer

Square

Bay Area, CA, United States
Zone a: $198,000 - $297,000 usd; zone b: $188,100 ...
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4+ years silicon validation experience
Lab environment bench bring-up skills
Python scripting for test automation
** Square is seeking an ASIC Validation Engineer to support the development of its innovative Bitcoin products, focusing on silicon validation and real-world operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in silicon validation, hands-on lab experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. **

Job Summary

  • This role bridges the gap between custom mining silicon design and real-world operation through hands-on lab work.
  • Candidates will develop test infrastructure, scripts, and tools to exercise silicon features and collect critical data for rapid iteration.
  • The position supports early manufacturing efforts and requires clear communication to collaborate effectively with cross-functional ASIC and system engineering teams.

Matching Summary

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** Square is seeking an ASIC Validation Engineer to support the development of its innovative Bitcoin products, focusing on silicon validation and real-world operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in silicon validation, hands-on lab experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. **

Salary

Zone A: $198,000 - $297,000 USD; Zone B: $188,100 - $282,100 USD; Zone C: $178,200 - $267,400 USD; Zone D: $168,300 - $252,500 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with FPGA bring-up and validation
  • Familiarity with SPI I2C JTAG UART interfaces
  • High-performance power-dense system exposure
  • Early manufacturing or ATE test experience
  • Data analysis and visualization skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in silicon validation or hardware test
  • Comfortable debugging issues across multiple layers

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