Senior iOS Engineer, Square Conversations

Company Description

Square builds common business tools in unconventional ways so more people can start, run, and grow their businesses. When Square started, it was difficult and expensive (or just plain impossible) for some businesses to take credit cards. Square made credit card payments possible for all by turning a mobile phone into a credit card reader. Since then Square has been building an entire business toolkit of both hardware and software products including Square Capital, Square Terminal, Square Payroll, and more. We’re working to find new and better ways to help businesses succeed on their own terms—and we’re looking for people like you to help shape tomorrow at Square.

Job Description

The Conversations team builds Square Messages, a messaging platform for merchants to manage conversations with their customers across multiple channels (SMS, email, FB, etc.). Messages is also home to Square Assistant -- a virtual assistant to help merchants serve their customers 24/7. In the year ahead, Messages for iOS will build out more inbound channels (e.g., a dedicated business line), feature integrations with the larger Square ecosystem, as well as more powerful automation and prioritization tools for upmarket businesses. The team itself was created in mid-2019 with the acquisition of Eloquent Labs.

We're looking for engineers to build our iOS Square Messages product. Come join us to build something new!

You will...

• Play a key role in implementing a new messaging product within Square
• Build new features for Square-aware, real-time messaging
• Partner with AI, backend, web, and Android engineers to ship features
• Work cross collaboratively with product managers and designers to define and establish product scope and design
• Ship cutting-edge AI to businesses that traditionally haven’t had access to it

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience with iOS engineering design and implementation
• Experience with Objective-C/Swift 
• Experience in Python and/or an interest in machine learning are a plus
• Interest in helping to shape the mission and roadmap of a new team, and rallying others to join you
• Eagerness to share your ideas, and openness to those of others

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 $202,500 - USD $247,500
Zone B: USD $192,400 - USD $235,200
Zone C: USD $182,300 - USD $222,800
Zone D: USD $172,200 - USD $210,400

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 and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 
• Additional Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. 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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