About The Company
Block, Inc. is a leading technology company dedicated to increasing access to the global economy through innovative financial solutions. Built from many interconnected components, Block unites diverse teams such as People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more, to support its mission of economic empowerment. With a presence across the globe, the company fosters an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes continuous innovation. Block’s portfolio includes well-known brands like Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, each contributing to transforming financial services and making them more accessible and equitable for everyone.
About The Role
The Staff Software Engineer position at Block, within the Ledgering team of the Financial Platform organization, offers a unique opportunity to influence the core infrastructure that powers Cash App and Square. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-availability ledger systems capable of processing millions of transactions daily with zero tolerance for discrepancies. As a key member of an autonomous engineering team, you will drive strategic technical initiatives, resolve complex technical challenges, and shape the future of ledgering technology. The role emphasizes mentorship, technical leadership, and collaboration across a globally distributed organization, including teams in the United States, Australia, and Europe. You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing technical strategy and embedding innovative solutions like artificial intelligence into organizational practices.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience working on complex systems and delivering high-quality software solutions
- Proven leadership in strategic or complex initiatives with organizational impact
- Strong expertise in designing durable, scalable systems capable of handling high transaction volumes
- Experience in mentoring and developing engineering talent
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Curiosity-driven mindset, thriving in ambiguous and evolving environments
- Experience working within globally distributed teams
- Deep understanding of Java, Kotlin, MySQL, Vitess, AWS, Kafka, and event-driven architecture
- Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit, Hibernate, and Guice
- Knowledge of HTTP, JSON, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers
Responsibilities
- Make impactful technical contributions aligned with organizational goals and strategic initiatives
- Design and develop durable, scalable ledger systems capable of processing millions of transactions daily with utmost accuracy
- Lead the technical direction for multi-quarter projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical obstacles to maintain system integrity and performance
- Anticipate organizational needs and proactively develop solutions to prevent potential issues
- Mentor and develop engineering team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different geographies to deliver high-impact solutions
- Influence technical standards and best practices within the organization
- Operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic technical insights and recommendations
- Embed AI and automation practices into engineering workflows to enhance system capabilities and efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and market conditions
- Flexible remote work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plans with company contributions
- Generous paid time off and flexible time-off policies
- Modern family planning and parental leave benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- Inclusive and diverse work environment that encourages innovation
Equal Opportunity
Block, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and drives our mission to empower economic access for all.
