Staff Software Engineer, Food & Beverage Web

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
The Web organization delivers compelling experiences via browser to millions of businesses using Square today, and millions more considering it. Running a business and selling online can be challenging, which is why we're dedicated to simplifying that process for our sellers, giving them more time to focus on what matters most.
From the cozy corner café to the growing multi-location restaurant chain, Square empowers Food and Beverage sellers with the tools they need to streamline operations, manage staff, and serve their customers. Our team is focused on equipping food businesses to thrive whether they are serving in-house, offering online orders, or expanding to delivery platforms. We offer intuitive, cross-platform software solutions-seamlessly integrated with our hardware and backed by reliable services-so sellers can focus on what they do best.
You Will

• Lead system design and architecture across broad technical domains, delivering durable, scalable, and secure systems that meet the evolving needs of F&B sellers
• Identify and solve Square's most critical technical challenges on the web-such as cross-product integration, high-performance user interfaces at scale, and delivering seamless, end-to-end experiences across the platform
• Develop long-term architectural strategies that improve developer experience, enable velocity, and reduce operational risk across web surfaces
• Influence engineering direction across multiple teams by writing high-quality design documents, contributing to RFCs, and leading collaborative technical decision-making

You Have

• 12+ years of industry experience building for the Web, with a BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Proven record of successfully delivering large features (spanning ~1+ year) from start to finish with strong collaboration, communication, and ownership
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture and system design for cross-functional, multi-quarter projects.
• 5+ years experience building with React at scale
• A sense of customer empathy and desire to influence the product direction
• Understanding and curiosity in creating well thought out, scalable, low-latency, global system

Technologies We Use and Teach

• JavaScript, Typescript
• React, Ember, Storybook / Chromatic
• MySQL, NoSQL, Redis, Kafka
• AWS, GCP
• Protocol Buffers, Bazel, Terraform, Kubernetes, Envoy

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 an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
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 .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
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.
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.
Zone A:
$263,600 - $395,400 USD
Zone B:
$263,600 - $395,400 USD
Zone C:
$263,600 - $395,400 USD
Zone D:
$263,600 - $395,400 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.