Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Banking

Job Description

Join Block as a Senior Frontend Software Engineer on the Banking Web team, where you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the banking surfaces across Square, including Square Checking, Savings, Loans, and Credit. This role involves building features that support merchants in understanding their cash flow and growing their business.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee the migration of our Ember app into React.
• Mentor team members on technical best practices and standards.
• Collaborate cross-discipline with server engineers, product managers, designers, and analytics teams.
• Work with and influence the larger Web community within Square.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety on the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• A deep understanding of web technologies and a natural curiosity for creating performant web experiences.
• Desire to solve complex engineering problems.
• Interest and fulfillment in mentoring those around you.

Technologies We Use and Teach

• Languages and Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Ember, Sass, and other web-app frameworks.
• Testing: Test frameworks such as QUnit, Mocha, Jasmine.
• Observability and Monitoring: Tools like Datadog and Sentry.

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and compensation 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

Benefits

• 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
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

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.

Block is committed to building 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. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and 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.