Software Engineer- Finance & Supply Chain Engineering

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
Block's Business Platform Engineering organization powers the foundational systems that drive financial operations across Square, Cash App, TIDAL, and Proto. We're building the next generation of financial infrastructure that processes millions in daily transactions and shapes strategic decisions across Block's entire portfolio.
As a Software Engineer in Financial & Supply Chain Engineering, you'll develop mission-critical systems spanning:

• Record-to-Report automation
• Financial forecasting & modeling platforms
• Indirect Tax & Reporting engines
• Treasury management systems
• Regulatory compliance frameworks

You Will

• Build Financial Infrastructure: Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Go, Ruby on Rails, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks that handle millions of dollars in financial transactions
• Develop Data Pipelines: Create robust ETL processes and real-time data workflows using Temporal, Prefect, and Snowflake to power business forecasting and financial analytics
• Ensure System Reliability: Write clean, efficient, and reliable code with comprehensive testing, monitoring, and alerting to maintain 99.9% uptime for critical financial systems
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Finance, Compliance, and Product teams to transform complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Navigate Regulatory Complexity: Build systems that ensure compliance with financial regulations, data privacy requirements, and audit standards
• Drive Technical Excellence: Make informed architectural decisions, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining high engineering standards
• Shape Financial Technology: Help define the future of Block's financial infrastructure, contributing to open-source projects and industry best practices

You Have

• 8+ years of experience building and scaling production systems, with exposure to data-intensive applications or high-stakes processing environments
• Experience with SQL, database design, and complex data relationships; comfort working with large datasets and multi-system integrations
• The ability own design and build creative solutions to complex problems
• Track record of building reliable, well-tested systems with proper monitoring, logging, and error handling
• Ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements
• A strong desire to perform and grow as an engineer

Technologies We Use and Teach

• Languages: Go, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, React
• Databases: MySQL, Snowflake
• Infrastructure: AWS (S3, Aurora), Docker
• Orchestration: Temporal, Prefect
• Testing: Unit tests, integration tests, RSpec, Vitest
• Monitoring: DataDog, Sentry
• Protocols: HTTP, JSON, gRP

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:
$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
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.