Head of Mobile, Block
Square
+ Equity, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies
Financial services ecosystem
Job no longer available
Financial services ecosystem
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ Equity, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create better tools to help everyone access the economy.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years relevant software development experience, with a deeper focus in mobile
- 10+ years of experience leading scaled engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience building and driving execution for design-focused and business-critical mobile applications to a diverse and complex user base
- Proven track record of leading large mobile development teams
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of mentoring future leaders and fostering a collaborative team environment
- Experience building high performing teams with a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
- A passion for building great products and empowering businesses of all sizes
- Excellent communication skills, capable of balancing strong opinions with openness to feedback and adaptiveness
What the job involves
- As the Head of Mobile at Square you will lead our expansive mobile efforts, encompassing the development and refinement of iOS and Android applications as well as Square’s embedded operating system (based on Android Open Source) for our Square Terminal and Register devices
- This role is pivotal in guiding the direction of Square’s flagship products and ensuring their robust performance and reliability
- Lead a team of 400+ software engineers and engineering managers
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of mobile and Square’s in-house devices development projects
- Drive the integration of advanced mobile technologies and custom hardware solutions into Square’s product lineup
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align mobile development with company objectives
- Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability within the mobile org
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
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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