Staff Software Engineer, Banking Platform & AI Leadership

Block; New York (NY); On-site; USD 263,600 - 395,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Block is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Cash App Banking team. In this role, you will lead technical strategies, collaborate across teams, and mentor aspiring engineers. You should have 12+ years of software development experience, expertise in Java and AWS, and a passion for building innovative consumer financial products. The role offers competitive pay within the range of $263,600 — $395,400 based on location. Explore a dynamic work environment that promotes creativity and impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of leading large scale features.
• Drive in identifying globally optimal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and designers on technical strategies.
• Influence leaders to drive efficient technical decisions.
• Contribute directly to technical designs and code.

Skills

Software Development

Leadership

Problem Solving

Technical Coaching

Systems Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Java

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kafka

Job description

Block is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Cash App Banking team. In this role, you will lead technical strategies, collaborate across teams, and mentor aspiring engineers. You should have 12+ years of software development experience, expertise in Java and AWS, and a passion for building innovative consumer financial products. The role offers competitive pay within the range of $263,600 — $395,400 based on location. Explore a dynamic work environment that promotes creativity and impact.