Software Engineer, Cash App - Lending Products

Square

Bay Area, CA, United States
Zone a: $180,000 - $270,000 usd; zone b: $171,000 ...
On-site
5+ years complex systems experience
Java or kotlin programming expertise
Aws cloud infrastructure knowledge
Square is seeking a Software Engineer for its Cash App Lending Products team, focusing on building systems that provide users with low-friction access to credit. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in complex systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for the mission of economic empowerment

Job Summary

  • The Lending Engineering team focuses on building complex systems and tooling to support access and availability for millions of customers.
  • Candidates are expected to embrace an AI-first mentality and leverage AI to augment their capability in navigating complex systems.
  • Block offers a market-based pay approach with competitive ranges based on location zones, along with benefits like remote work and flexible time off.

Matching Summary

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Square is seeking a Software Engineer for its Cash App Lending Products team, focusing on building systems that provide users with low-friction access to credit. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in complex systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for the mission of economic empowerment.

Salary

Zone A: $180,000 - $270,000 USD; Zone B: $171,000 - $256,600 USD; Zone C: $162,000 - $243,000 USD; Zone D: $153,000 - $229,600 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years complex systems experience
  • Java or Kotlin programming expertise
  • AWS cloud infrastructure knowledge
  • API design and microservices architecture
  • Event-driven architecture with Kafka

Nice-to-have

  • AI-first mentality in development
  • Agentic engineering familiarity
  • Transparent DRI/IC model experience
  • Open-source community contribution
  • Resilience in ambiguous situations

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years working on complex systems
  • Clear expertise in one or more technical areas
  • Self-directed with comfort in ambiguity

Work Rights

Not specified

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