Job Description
About The Company
Since its inception in 2009, Block, Inc. has been at the forefront of revolutionizing commerce and financial services worldwide. Originally established to enable seamless payment solutions, the company has expanded into a comprehensive suite of software and hardware products designed to empower sellers of all sizes. Block’s integrated omnichannel solutions facilitate online selling, inventory management, buy now pay later options, appointment booking, customer engagement, and staff management. Embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, such as business loans and cash flow management, further enhance the value provided to merchants. With a commitment to building an inclusive economy, Block aims to unlock meaningful growth opportunities for its diverse customer base, from startups to large enterprises, fostering a more accessible and equitable financial landscape.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff iOS Engineer to join our Square Staff team, a suite of labor and workforce management tools designed to streamline operations for merchants. In this role, you will lead the development of seller-facing experiences on iOS, focusing on permissions, authentication, timekeeping, and pay workflows. Your work will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams including design, product management, data analytics, and engineering to create scalable, reliable, and intuitive mobile solutions. You will set the technical direction, mentor engineering talent, and drive platform quality and performance at scale. Your leadership will be instrumental in transforming complex workforce operations into fast, trustworthy, and engaging mobile experiences that directly impact seller success and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Approximately 12+ years of relevant industry experience in software development
- Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift and Objective-C
- Proven track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives across multiple teams and organizational boundaries
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, performance optimization, and reliability engineering
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration and influencing technical direction
- Excellent technical communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience mentoring and growing engineering talent
- Familiarity with complex workflow management and point of sale systems is a plus but not mandatory
- Lead a team of engineers focused on both technical initiatives and product development
- Design, build, and test robust, scalable client software that interacts with complex server, network, and hardware systems
- Develop high-availability, resilient systems capable of operating under varied network and device conditions
- Drive complex cross-functional projects, often spanning multiple teams and disciplines
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture across geographically distributed teams
- Work closely with engineering, product, design, and operations teams to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions
- Analyze metrics and data to inform decision-making and improve product performance
- Participate in all phases of product lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and contribute to technical knowledge sharing
- Competitive salary aligned with market standards and geographic location
- Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions
- Modern family planning and parental leave benefits
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing learning support
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity and equity
Block is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We evaluate all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all candidates. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming talent that will contribute to our mission of building a more inclusive economy.