Overview
Remote
USD 217,800.00 - 326,800.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
IBM Rational DOORS
Inventory
Value Engineering
Embedded Systems
Point Of Sale
Cash Flow
Sales
Android Development
Firmware
Productivity
Reporting
Quality Assurance
Automated Testing
Documentation
Technical Support
Web Applications
Technical Direction
Accountability
Payments
Software Development
Python
Computer Science
Unix
Computer Networking
Data Structure
Algorithms
Interfaces
Debugging
Computer Hardware
Apache Velocity
Collaboration
Version Control
Release Management
Android
Open Source
Communication
Shipping
Linux
OS X
ARM
x86
Kotlin
Scripting
Testing
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
Cloud Computing
Terraform
Docker
Amazon EC2
Artificial Intelligence
Auditing
Privacy
Recruiting
Health Insurance
Financial Services
Management
Tidal
Music
Bitcoin
Finance
Job Details
Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn't work together.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions - to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we've embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes - large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We're building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role
Hardware Developer Experience (HDX) is a growing internal team that serves developers working with and testing hardware devices. We develop internal software products, firmware tools, test software infrastructure, and developer infrastructure to serve our internal customer teams. Some of our customer teams include the Android platform teams, firmware teams, Quality Assurance (QA) teams, and app development teams.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the team, you will play a critical role in enhancing the productivity and efficiency of developers working with Square hardware devices. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of internal tooling, libraries and infrastructure enabling software engineers developing for hardware that we build. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of Block's hardware products. You will report to the engineering manager for the team. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the success of Block's hardware products and the broader ecosystem.
You Will
You Have
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:
$217,800 - $326,800 USD
Zone B:
$207,000 - $310,400 USD
Zone C:
$196,100 - $294,100 USD
Zone D:
$185,200 - $277,800 USD
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 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.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions - to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we've embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes - large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We're building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role
Hardware Developer Experience (HDX) is a growing internal team that serves developers working with and testing hardware devices. We develop internal software products, firmware tools, test software infrastructure, and developer infrastructure to serve our internal customer teams. Some of our customer teams include the Android platform teams, firmware teams, Quality Assurance (QA) teams, and app development teams.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the team, you will play a critical role in enhancing the productivity and efficiency of developers working with Square hardware devices. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of internal tooling, libraries and infrastructure enabling software engineers developing for hardware that we build. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of Block's hardware products. You will report to the engineering manager for the team. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the success of Block's hardware products and the broader ecosystem.
You Will
- Develop and maintain software test platforms for hardware-in-the-loop testing, ensuring high reliability and performance.
- Oversee the entirety of your features, including component design, implementation, automated testing, rollout, documentation, and maintenance.
- Provide technical support and triage issues related to all tools Hardware DX owns.
- Occasionally contribute to and review local and cloud developer environments.
- Occasionally contribute to and review internal-facing web applications.
- Give technical direction to projects
- Hold yourself and your teammates accountable to the high standards of engineering that enable Square to safely process billions of dollars in payments and protect sensitive customer data.
- Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and product managers to develop excellent product experiences
You Have
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- 8+ years of relevant software development experience (or additional academic experience).
- Proficiency in Python, as it will be the primary language used.
- Strong computer science fundamentals including Linux/Unix systems, networking protocols, data structures, algorithms, and hardware-software interfaces that enable you to debug complex issues across the software and hardware boundaries.
- The ability and passion to discover and drive projects that increase developer velocity.
- Strong ability to collaborate within the team and with adjacent teams, including experience with version control, release management, and coordinating dependency updates across multiple repositories.
- A passion for building and shipping internal tools and products and working directly with internal customers to rapidly improve their development experience.
Even better:
- Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) development and communication protocols.
- Experience with shipping software for Linux and MacOS (arm, x86).
- Experience with Kotlin for scripting and testing tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Buildkite and Jenkins
- Experience with cloud technologies like Terraform, Docker, and AWS ( EC2).
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:
$217,800 - $326,800 USD
Zone B:
$207,000 - $310,400 USD
Zone C:
$196,100 - $294,100 USD
Zone D:
$185,200 - $277,800 USD
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 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.
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