Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

4 months ago

Oakland, United States Square Full time

Company Description

Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn’t work together.

So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality through Afterpay, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.

Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.

Job Description

Our hardware team builds the tangible connection to all that is Square. From the iconic Square Card Reader family - to Square Stand, Terminal, and Register - our family of devices is growing, and this is only the beginning. As we introduce more and more of our products to the world, our hardware footprint continues to expand.

Square’s mission demands increasingly sophisticated electrical designs that include integration of multiple technologies, RF, near-field communication (NFC), batteries, displays, multiple CPUs, and more. All of this must coexist with security, reliability, and low cost at high-volume manufacturing. 

We are looking for a seasoned electrical design engineer who craves a challenge and is passionate about building great hardware. You will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager for one of our Square product teams.

You will:

Design circuits for Square’s hardware products Optimize high-performance Android and low-power embedded systems for size, power, cost, and manufacturing at volume Write and clearly communicate specifications and design trade-off decisions Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and factory test engineers, developing cohesive, elegant solutions Write and execute validation plans Plan and support regulatory testing Perform failure analysis make design improvements to fielded products Travel domestically and/or internationally 5-15%.

Qualifications

You Have:

5+ years experience as an electrical engineer in embedded systems BS or MS in electrical engineering or related field Designed and shipped high-volume consumer products Drawn schematics and led PCB layout activities Hardware lab experience with test, measurement, and prototyping Hands-on validation experience Regulatory/EMC testing and troubleshooting experience On-site factory experience with contract manufacturers Experience with electrical simulation ( SPICE, electro-magnetic, etc.)

Even Better:

Proficient with Altium Designer Experience in board-level analog design Experience with Qualcomm SoCs and ARM MCUs Understanding of near-field and RF design fundamentals ( NFC, Wi-Fi, etc.) Experience writing/reviewing embedded firmware Ability to automate lab instruments with Python Experience with EM or SI/PI simulation ( Ansys, ADS, CST, Sigrity) 

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $135,200 - USD $202,800
Zone B: USD $128,500 - USD $192,700
Zone C: USD $121,700 - USD $182,500
Zone D: USD $115,000 - USD $172,400

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance) Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Retirement Plans including company match  Employee Stock Purchase Program Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance  Paid parental and caregiving leave Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays) Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)  Learning and Development resources Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job 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 believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our .

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.

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