PCB Layout Engineer for Bitcoin Innovations

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Block Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview:
Block is a dynamic organization composed of various teams, all driven by a shared mission of economic empowerment. Our foundational teams — including People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, and Platform Infrastructure Engineering — provide essential support and guidance at the corporate level. These teams collaborate across business groups and geographical boundaries to develop inclusive policies, forecast financials, provide legal advice, secure systems, and nurture innovative initiatives. Every challenge presents new opportunities, and we value diverse perspectives to explore them all.

Position Summary:

Proto is at the forefront of transforming the global economy with products designed to enhance accessibility and independence for all. We are developing Bitkey, a user-friendly and secure self-custody bitcoin wallet that empowers customers, alongside hardware and software solutions aimed at decentralizing bitcoin mining and fostering innovative applications. Our Bitcoin Products team within Proto is responsible for delivering product strategies, software, firmware, and custom silicon necessary to realize Bitkey and our ambitious mining projects. Join us in shaping the future of finance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and release both rigid and flexible printed circuit boards for a range of bitcoin mining and wallet products.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing testing engineers to create hardware for these products.
  • Develop and manage schematic, symbol, and footprint libraries, along with design templates.
  • Enhance and maintain our component library.
  • Ensure compliance of all components with IPC, manufacturer, and company standards.
  • Engage with fabrication and assembly vendors regarding Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
  • Work alongside our internal ASIC design team to influence chip and packaging designs that better align with PCB layout requirements.
Qualifications:

Required:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB design.
  • Proficient in Altium CAD system, including library management and design release processes for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Ability to interpret part specifications and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience with eCAD database management.
  • Familiarity with IPC guidelines and various PCB and FPC technologies.
  • Understanding of schematics and basic electronics principles.
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) practices and tools such as Agile or Arena.

Preferred:

  • Experience with Altium Designer.
  • Knowledge of RF and high-speed PCB design with controlled impedances.
  • Experience in high power and thermal design techniques.
  • Hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering.
  • Background in mechanical assembly or fabrication.
  • Experience with PCB DFM for high-volume consumer products.
Additional Information:

Block adopts a market-based approach to compensation, which may vary based on geographic location. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined by relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Employee benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement plans with company matching, stock purchase programs, wellness initiatives, paid parental leave, and paid time off, among others. For more details on our benefits, please refer to Block's policies.

Block is committed to fostering an inclusive economy where all customers have equal access to opportunities, and we strive to uphold these values in our workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate all employees and applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

We are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive interview experience, including reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to communicate any necessary accommodations with their recruiter, who will handle these requests confidentially.



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