Embedded Software Engineer, Bitcoin Mining

Company Description
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Bitcoin Mining software team is a newly formed team responsible for prototyping, designing, and delivering software applications to support Block’s state-of-the-art custom Bitcoin mining chip. We work closely with the ASIC, Electrical Engineering, and Embedded Engineering teams to redefine what Bitcoin mining looks like.
As the team is small, you will be responsible for all aspects of software development, which includes building, testing, and deploying on both embedded and Linux platforms.
We are a small, dynamic team with an abundance of growth and opportunities to make an impact!
You will:

• Work with the team to help develop features; debug and guide engineers through problems
• Scope and evaluate new technologies/architectures/practices to solve new problems on our roadmap
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure technical execution meets expectations
• Define and champion team best practices
• Participate in reviewing and finalizing technical decisions
• Manage the technical architecture of features that go into our products

Qualifications
You have:

• Proficiency in embedded programming languages like C, C++ or Rust,
• Experience with embedded systems, knowledge of operating systems, familiarity with software development tools, understanding of hardware-software interfaces
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• Experience using Python in automated testing, build systems, or device firmware communication
• Experience with application development on Linux or Unix

Nice to have:

• Experience working in Web development (HTML, Java Script, CSS, Node.js, CGI)
• Experience working in Rust
• Experience in multi-threaded programming
• Knowledge of Bitcoin mining
• Understanding of common communications protocols (e.g. Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, USB), debugging practices (e.g. JTAG and associated GDB integrations), and basic electrical design principles
• Degree in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience using Python (or similar scripting languages) in automated testing, build systems, or device firmware communication

Additional Information
US and Canada EEOC Statement
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, 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 I+D page.
Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
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 I+D page.
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.
Perks
We want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:

• Wellness perks
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Retirement Plans
• Paid parental leave

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.