Embedded Software Engineer/Developer

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:

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

Qualifications
You have:

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

Nice to have:

• 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
• Knowledge of Bitcoin mining
• Experience working in Web development (HTML, Java Script, CSS, Node.js, CGI)
• Experience using Python (or similar scripting languages) in automated testing, build systems, or device firmware communication
• Experience in multi-threaded programming
• Experience working in Rust

Additional Information
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. 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.
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.
To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Benefits include the following:

• Retirement Plans including company match
• Learning and Development resources
• Healthcare coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid time off
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance

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 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.
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.