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
At Square, we're driven by a mission of economic empowerment. We enable individuals to start and manage their businesses, expanding opportunities and leveling the playing field for small to mid-size ventures. The Orders organization plays a pivotal role in this mission by creating solutions that allow sellers to seamlessly engage with customers through diverse channels such as online purchasing and in-store pickups.
About the Order Workflows Team:
We're tasked with developing an orchestration platform that automates critical workflows, helping our sellers and customers manage transactions as efficiently as large enterprises. Our services are crucial, impacting the checkout process at the Point of Sale and supporting a broad spectrum of seller needs. The challenges are substantial, involving complex stakeholder interactions and continuous technical innovation.
As a Software Engineer on the Orders Workflows team, you will:
- Develop scalable and resilient systems that drive our platform’s evolution
- Design and implement solutions that enhance the capabilities of both first and third-party users, directly supporting our mission to empower sellers
- Lead projects from conception to deployment, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure our systems meet high standards of reliability and performance
- Foster an inclusive team environment that prioritizes psychological safety and encourages positive interactions
- Mentor peers, providing guidance and influencing our technical direction to uphold best practices in software development
- Manage critical system operations, including on-call responsibilities for key applications
Qualifications
You are a seasoned software engineer passionate about building systems that make a significant impact. Your experience includes:
- 8+ years of designing and implementing APIs in Java or a similar language
- Proficiency in developing public-facing APIs and managing complex distributed systems
- A proven track record of leading significant technical initiatives across multiple teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and customer empathy, with a keen interest in product development
- Excellent mentoring abilities and a commitment to sharing knowledge within the tech community
Technologies We Use:
- Java, Guice, MySQL, Protocol Buffers, gRPC
- JUnit, jOOQ, Redis, Kafka
- Git, Bazel, Zookeeper
- AWS, DynamoDB
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 $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
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
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.
US and Canada EEOC Statement
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
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