Drive critical infrastructure projects, lead org-wide initiatives, and contribute to technical leadership and operational improvements for Block's communication platforms.
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
Our group is responsible for communications between Block and its customers. We aim to ensure that all of Square and CashApp teams are able to reach their customers when they need to, providing tier-0 transactional and marketing messages to the right person at the right time in the right place. We send billions of SMS, email, and in-app and push notifications, and we need to do so quickly and reliably.
We are looking for a Staff Engineer to work on these backend platforms, pushing us further down the road of performance and reliability. The role involves working with multiple in-house teams, establishing relationships with trusted vendors, and pushing our technical strategy to the next level. You'll drive projects that span across the whole company, implement key technologies and features, and mentor other talent along the way.
You Will
You Have
Bonus
Technologies We Use and Teach
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 also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, let your recruiter know. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page .
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. Canada locations are categorized into one of two 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:
$222,900 - $334,300 CAD
Zone B:
$222,900 - $334,300 CAD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Contact us at [email protected] with hiring practice or data usage questions.
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.
The Role
Our group is responsible for communications between Block and its customers. We aim to ensure that all of Square and CashApp teams are able to reach their customers when they need to, providing tier-0 transactional and marketing messages to the right person at the right time in the right place. We send billions of SMS, email, and in-app and push notifications, and we need to do so quickly and reliably.
We are looking for a Staff Engineer to work on these backend platforms, pushing us further down the road of performance and reliability. The role involves working with multiple in-house teams, establishing relationships with trusted vendors, and pushing our technical strategy to the next level. You'll drive projects that span across the whole company, implement key technologies and features, and mentor other talent along the way.
You Will
- Drive critical infrastructure that the company and its customers rely on.
- Partner cross-functionally with a broad impact on current and future projects throughout the company
- Lead org-wide initiatives: influencing our technical strategy for communications across multiple products
- Contribute to our technical leadership - share learnings, improve our operational stance, and drive the future of our communication platform
You Have
- 12+ years of experience delivering high-value, high-impact projects
- A track record of leading large backend projects at scale
- Strong skills in communication and collaboration with cross-functional peers
Bonus
- Experience with SMS, VOIP, or email infrastructure
Technologies We Use and Teach
- Java, Golang, Python
- Guice, Guava, gRPC, Protocol Buffers
- AWS, MySql, NoSql, Kafka, Temporal
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 also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, let your recruiter know. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page .
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. Canada locations are categorized into one of two 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:
$222,900 - $334,300 CAD
Zone B:
$222,900 - $334,300 CAD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Contact us at [email protected] with hiring practice or data usage questions.
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.
Top Skills
AWS
Go
Grpc
Guava
Guice
Java
Kafka
MySQL
NoSQL
Protocol Buffers
Python
Temporal
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