Senior Software Engineer, Block

Orders Workflow

$168.3-297k

Salary is partially dependant on applicant’s location. Plus Employee Stock Purchase Program

AWS

Java

Kafka

Redis

MySQL

Bazel

Guice

Git

DynamoDB

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

Financial services ecosystem

Job no longer available

Financial services ecosystem

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPaymentsFinancial Services

Job no longer available

$168.3-297k

Salary is partially dependant on applicant’s location. Plus Employee Stock Purchase Program

AWS

Java

Kafka

Redis

MySQL

Bazel

Guice

Git

DynamoDB

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPaymentsFinancial Services

Company mission

To create better tools to help everyone access the economy.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

You are a seasoned software engineer passionate about building systems that make a significant impact
8+ years of designing and implementing APIs in Java or a similar language
Proficiency in developing public-facing APIs and managing complex distributed systems
A proven track record of leading significant technical initiatives across multiple teams
Strong problem-solving skills and customer empathy, with a keen interest in product development
Excellent mentoring abilities and a commitment to sharing knowledge within the tech community

What the job involves

Develop scalable and resilient systems that drive our platform’s evolution
Design and implement solutions that enhance the capabilities of both first and third-party users, directly supporting our mission to empower sellers
Lead projects from conception to deployment, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure our systems meet high standards of reliability and performance
Foster an inclusive team environment that prioritizes psychological safety and encourages positive interactions
Mentor peers, providing guidance and influencing our technical direction to uphold best practices in software development
Manage critical system operations, including on-call responsibilities for key applications

Our take

Block is a financial services technology company comprising of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. Its biggest brand, Square, offers hardware and software for small to medium-sized businesses enabling them to manage the entire payment lifecycle. It functions similarly to Shopify and Stripe, but has paired online payment processing with physical devices such as registers, payment terminals, and mobile card readers.

The business was originally founded as Square in 2009 by Jack Dorsey of Twitter fame. Already well-established with SMEs all over the globe, Square has significantly benefited from the increased demand for mobile payment systems. Its order management feature remains a go-to tool for small businesses that otherwise didn't have the proper infrastructure in place when demand for home delivery surged.

Square rebranded as Block in December 2021, with the Square brand name remaining in place for their seller business. The company has since come under fire for its security practices, facing lawsuits in relation to a major breach of CashApp user data, and in 2024 announced plans to reduce its workforce in order to cut costs. Despite these setbacks, there is every chance the business will move past this, though it may take some time to rebuild trust in its product.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

19% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Trustpilot (4.1)

Company

Company benefits

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

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jack Dorsey

(CEO)

Having studied at and dropped out of New York University, Jack founded Twitter in March 2006, where he has served as CEO since. He co-founded Square with Jim in February 2009, and has remained its CEO ever since.

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