Proto, a hardware team within Block Inc., is actively seeking an ASIC Physical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of next-gen Bitcoin mining Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).

At Block, Inc., the salary range for an ASIC Physical Design Engineer position is between $178,000 and $297,000 annually, with a median of approximately $238,000

The role involves performing block-level place and route (P&R) tasks, integrating designs from early Register-Transfer Level (RTL) stages through to final tapeout.

Collaboration with logic designers is essential for achieving block-level timing closure, and working closely with custom cell development teams is also a key responsibility. ​

Candidates are expected to enhance the capacity and scalability of full-chip design flows and develop scripts to improve existing physical design infrastructures and methodologies.

Effective collaboration across different functions and time zones is crucial for this position.

An Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is a specialized semiconductor device designed for a specific application or function, offering advantages such as high performance, reduced power consumption, and a smaller physical footprint compared to general-purpose integrated circuits. ​

ASICs are widely used across various industries due to their ability to deliver high performance, lower power consumption, and reduced physical footprint. Their specialized nature makes them ideal for specific tasks in diverse environments where precision and efficiency are paramount.

^{BitcoinVersus.Tech Editor’s Note:}

^{We volunteer daily to ensure the credibility of the information on this platform is Verifiably True. If you would like to support to help further secure the integrity of our research initiatives, please donate here}

BitcoinVersus.tech is not a financial advisor. This media platform reports on financial subjects purely for informational purposes.