Senior Software Engineer (Backend Infrastructure)
BlockCompany Overview
Block is a leading company in the financial services industry, dedicated to economic empowerment and innovation. With a workforce of over 10,000 employees, Block operates globally, providing a range of services from financial forecasting to legal counsel, and more. The company is known for its inclusive policies and commitment to diversity.
Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Backend Infrastructure team at Block, you will be part of the Proto team, which focuses on accelerating the world’s transition to a more open economy. The Proto team is responsible for initiatives like Bitcoin mining and Bitkey, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet. Your role will involve heavy collaboration across various disciplines including mobile, server, web, firmware, and security to enhance our product development.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a continuous delivery pipeline for Bitkey applications.
- Manage and secure infrastructure handling customer keys and enhance platform security.
- Maintain node infrastructure for blockchain interactions.
- Improve infrastructure visibility through better tracing, metrics, logging, and alerting.
- Collaborate with foundational and security teams at Block for cross-functional projects.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in backend services.
- Proficient in technologies like Terraform, Atlantis, AWS, Rust, Docker, and DataDog.
- Experience in infrastructure management across hardware, mobile, and backend services is a plus.
- Ability to navigate architectural decisions and prioritize system bottlenecks effectively.
Additional Information
Block offers competitive salaries based on geographical zones, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. The role is remote, allowing flexibility in your working environment.
Equity and Inclusion
Block is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Dental insurance
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