Software Engineer, Finance Applications

Block

Bay Area, CA, United States
Zone a: $171,800 - $257,600 usd; zone b: $159,800 ...
On-site
Ai-first development mentality
Distributed systems design expertise
Workflow and state machine systems
Block is seeking a Software Engineer for its Finance Applications team to design and build backend services that support the company's foundational financial operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex systems, a strong emphasis on AI-driven development, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building backend services and workflow engines to support foundational financial operations across all Block brands.
  • Engineers are expected to lead technical discussions, mentor peers, and direct AI agents throughout the full software development lifecycle.
  • Success requires strong collaboration with cross-functional partners including Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and Product teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.

Matching Summary

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Block is seeking a Software Engineer for its Finance Applications team to design and build backend services that support the company's foundational financial operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex systems, a strong emphasis on AI-driven development, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Salary

Zone A: $171,800 - $257,600 USD; Zone B: $159,800 - $239,600 USD; Zone C: $151,200 - $226,800 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-first development mentality
  • Distributed systems design expertise
  • Workflow and state machine systems
  • API and integration proficiency
  • Regulated financial system experience

Nice-to-have

  • Platform migration experience
  • Financial services domain background
  • Multi-tenant platform architecture
  • Operational analytics pipeline building
  • Growth mindset in ambiguous contexts

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years working on complex systems
  • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools
  • Experience with financially sensitive systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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