The Framework Engineering team is focused on building a platform for Operational Tooling at Cash App. As a part of the OpsPlat organization, we collaborate closely with Customer Support teams. We support both product and business goals and are responsible for the availability, cost, and security of our systems.As a Senior Software Engineer on Framework Eng you will work together with the team to:

• Design, build and support new systems development using Kotlin/Go and gRPC/GraphQL
• Own the full traffic path from CDN edge ingestion, to traffic routing, to request handling
• Take part in dynamic, fast paced product development cycles. Ship incrementally, often multiple times per week
• Work in a cross-functional Product teams responsible for the discovery, delivery and validation of product features
• Participate in the ongoing design and architecture of our evolving core platforms and services.
• Contributing to the growth of our development capabilities through leading, mentoring and supporting fellow engineers

You have:

• 8+ years of experience delivering quality software
• Natural curiosity to learn new technologies, solve interesting problems and build quality software in close collaboration with others
• A strong track record of software development, preferably Kotlin, Java, Python and/or Go
• Solid understanding of how to build testable, decoupled, maintainable code and other engineering practices such as unit testing, continuous delivery and observability
• Experience with Terabyte scale data persistence using technologies such MySQL, DynamoDB and OpenSearch
• Experience working on large scale, distributed systems
• Experience with event-driven architecture (using Kafka)
• Desire to perform and grow as an engineer
• Experience with front end development with Typescript/React is a bonus!

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. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• 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
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

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.

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, veteran status, 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. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page. 

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.