Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Platform

Company Description

It all started with an idea at Block in 2013. Initially built to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments, Cash App has gone from a simple product with a single purpose to a dynamic ecosystem, developing unique financial products, including Afterpay, to provide a better way to send, spend, invest, borrow and save to our 47 million monthly active customers. We want to redefine the world’s relationship with money to make it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible. This is our mission, and it’s why working at Cash App means so much more than a job.

Today, Cash App has thousands of employees working globally across office and remote locations, with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration and impact. We’ve been a distributed team since day one, and many of our roles can be done remotely from the countries where Cash App operates. No matter the location, we tailor our experience to ensure our employees are creative, productive, and happy.

Check out our locations, benefits, and more at cash.app/careers!

Job Description

Cash App is a mobile-first bank that ranks in the top 10 free apps in the app store with a rapidly growing user base and feature set. Our mission is to provide banking services to all, in particular those that are underserved. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and improving Cash App Crypto platform features and infrastructure, including deposits, withdrawals, and custody of Bitcoin. We are scaling quickly and are excited to grow the team!

You will:

• Participate in design, creation, and scaling of crypto platform services.
• Learn about the mechanics and regulations of bitcoin and other digital assets.
• Work with a functional team, project teams, external teams of various disciplines and autonomously.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Own features and functions throughout their life cycle, from inception, rollout, launch scale, and iteration.
• Prioritize quality code and testing.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Qualifications

You have:

• A strong motivation to contribute to a meaningful product that will fundamentally change the way people interact with financial institution
• Experience working with Bitcoin/Lightning or the desire to the learn.
• Experience working across teams and disciplines.
• A pragmatic approach with a focus on delivery.
• Ability to excel in macro and micro elements of software design.
• Willingness to contribute to the growth of those around you.
• Demonstrated technical initiative and leadership on previous projects.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience

Technologies we use and teach:

• Java, Kotlin
• Go
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Jaeger, Prometheus, SignalFx
• JUnit
• Hibernate, Vitess, Guice
• Bitcoin, Lightning

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.

Zone A: USD $245,100 - USD $299,500
Zone B: USD $245,100 - USD $299,500
Zone C: USD $245,100 - USD $299,500
Zone D: USD $245,100 - USD $299,500

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:

• Healthcare coverage
• 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
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

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.

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