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
We're looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join Block's pioneering Payment Rails team. This team sits at the intersection of Cash App and Square, building next-generation payment infrastructure that will revolutionize how money moves between consumers and merchants. You'll be part of a founding team working alongside product, engineering, compliance, and operations leaders to build a stablecoin-based payment network that aims to become a viable alternative to traditional card networks.
You Will
- Lead the technical architecture and implementation of Block's stablecoin integration strategy across Cash App and Square platforms
- Design and build scalable infrastructure to support instant, low-fee payments utilizing both stablecoins and Lightning Network
- Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure all payment solutions meet regulatory requirements while maintaining Block's high security standards
- Partner with product teams to implement seamless user experiences that abstracts complexity
- Contribute to the development of Block's bitcoin-native infrastructure
- Mentor other engineers and help shape the technical direction of Block's next-generation payment rails
You Have
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with significant exposure to payment systems and distributed systems
- Deep understanding of blockchains, particularly Bitcoin, Lightning Network, popular L1/L2 Blockchains and Stablecoin implementations
- Experience building and scaling financial products that handle real-time transactions
- Track record of leading technical initiatives that span multiple teams and stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Technologies We Use and Teach
- Bitcoin Core, Lightning Network
- Blockchain development frameworks
- Modern backend services and distributed systems
- Real-time payment processing systems
- Cloud infrastructure and scalability tools
- Modern programming languages (Kotlin, Rust)
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.
