Senior Software Engineer, Square Bank Accounts

Company Description

Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn’t work together.

So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality through Afterpay, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.

Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.

Job Description

Square Banking is dedicated to empowering sellers by providing them with the tools and resources they need to manage their funds effectively. Our mission is to help sellers understand where their money is going, help organize their finances and budget wisely, thereby increasing their chances of long-term financial success.

As a senior engineer on the Bank Accounts team at Square Banking, you will help design and develop net-new backend systems to scale our Checking and Savings account products. These accounts are designed to ensure sellers have their funds available when they need them most. You will help sellers organize their funds, encourage smart usage, and consolidate their money in one place. You will join a dynamic team that values collaboration, empathy, and a positive work culture, making your contributions both impactful and rewarding.

Qualifications

You have:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of industry experience

• Experience with Java, Kotlin, and/or Ruby

• Experience leading large-scale feature releases

• Experience serving as a technical lead, mentoring more junior engineers, both technically and in their careers

• Strong understanding of software design principles and architecture and hands-on experience building large-scale systems

• Experience delivering high-quality software with a focus on technical excellence

• Experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers, team members, and other partners, with the ability to work in a collaborative environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)

• Experience with modern development methodologies and tools (Agile, CI/CD, Git, etc.)

Technologies we use and teach:

• Java, Kotlin, Ruby, and more

• MySQL, Aurora

• Protocol Buffers, Terraform, and Envoy

• AWS and other cloud platforms

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.

Zone A: USD $198,000 - USD $297,000
Zone B: USD $188,100 - USD $282,100
Zone C: USD $178,200 - USD $267,400
Zone D: USD $168,300 - USD $252,500

Additional Information

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. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• 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