Remote ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Proto (Staff, Senior, Principal)

Description:

• The company, Block, is seeking a Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer to work on developing the next generation of mining ASIC for a bitcoin mining rig.
• The role involves performing block level P&R and integration from early RTL to final tapeout.
• The engineer will collaborate with digital and mixed signal designers, focusing on block level timing closure and custom cell development.
• Responsibilities include enhancing physical design infrastructure/methodology, improving design flows' capacity and scalability, and collaborating with teammates across different functions and time zones.
• The position operates in a flat meritocracy and may be referred to as a Technical Lead, Lead Design Engineer, Senior/Staff, or Member of Technical Staff.
• The role is remote and part of a distributed team across the U.S. and Canada.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a BSEE or Applied Science degree; 8+ years with an MS degree.
• Expertise in using Synopsys ICC2/Fusion Compiler and PrimeTime.
• Understanding of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII, including chip level.
• Prior experience with custom physical design and relative placement, having successfully tapped out multiple chips in 5nm and below.
• Proficiency in all aspects of block delivery, including clock, power analysis, and physical verification.
• Strong skills in Python, Perl, shell, and tcl scripting, as well as experience with Linux/Unix and text editors.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with CPU/GPU datapath or AI processor physical design is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on location, with U.S. locations categorized into four zones with corresponding pay ranges.
• Full-time employee benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement plans, stock purchase program, wellness programs, paid parental and caregiving leave, paid time off, learning and development resources, and life insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in Block's equity plan and potential for a sign-on bonus.
• Commitment to building an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity employment practices.
• Fair and inclusive interview experience with accommodations provided for disabled applicants.
• Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws.
• Opportunity to work for a global technology company focused on financial services, with subsidiaries like Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD.