Staff Software Engineer, Android Platform

Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
12+ years of experience working in the Android ecosystem
Proficiency in Java or Kotlin for development (we use both)
Experience with creating readable, pragmatic code and an appreciation for simple, practical solutions
Experience partnering with Hardware and Manufacturing teams to ship platform features
Experience partnering with product managers and designers to determine product scope
Experience working with AOSP
Experience working with Android frameworks or SDK's
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location
Benefits
$263,600—$3+5,400 USD
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
Responsibilities
The Android Platform Apps team is responsible for the System Apps and Services running on the Square Android Platform, the platform that powers Square branded Android devices such as Square Register and Square Terminal
As an Android Engineer on the team, you will manage designing, building, and maintaining Square Android System Apps, the user-facing elements of the Square Platform experience used by Square Sellers, as well as services used by internal Square app developers developing features for the platform
Reporting to the engineering manager on the team, you will be involved in the technical details of building available and reliable systems within the Android ecosystem, while also working with product teams to ensure Square to rapidly build new capabilities for our merchants and buyers all over the world
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of critical features within the Square Android Platform
Represent the team in architectural discussions and stakeholder conversations, serving as a bridge between our team and the broader organization
Help shape the future of our codebase by building flexible, extensible, and reusable components
Foster a culture of engineering excellence and mentor engineers of all experience levels
Hold yourself and your teammates to the highest standard of engineering excellence, with unwavering attention to product reliability
Enjoy working on mobile apps at all levels – from networking up to user interfaces and whatever's in between
Work with product managers, designers, and data scientists to shape the future of Square device offerings
Respond to customer feedback to improve our products
Focus on operational excellence to deliver fault-tolerant systems enabling our teams to move fast without negatively affecting our customers
Help contribute to a culture of positivity, psychological safety, and inclusivity within the team
Job description
Since we opened our doors in 200+, 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

The Android Platform Apps team is responsible for the System Apps and Services running on the Square Android Platform, the platform that powers Square branded Android devices such as Square Register and Square Terminal. As an Android Engineer on the team, you will manage designing, building, and maintaining Square Android System Apps, the user-facing elements of the Square Platform experience used by Square Sellers, as well as services used by internal Square app developers developing features for the platform. Reporting to the engineering manager on the team, you will be involved in the technical details of building available and reliable systems within the Android ecosystem, while also working with product teams to ensure Square to rapidly build new capabilities for our merchants and buyers all over the world.

You Will
• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of critical features within the Square Android Platform
• Represent the team in architectural discussions and stakeholder conversations, serving as a bridge between our team and the broader organization.
• Help shape the future of our codebase by building flexible, extensible, and reusable components.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and mentor engineers of all experience levels.
• Hold yourself and your teammates to the highest standard of engineering excellence, with unwavering attention to product reliability.
• Enjoy working on mobile apps at all levels – from networking up to user interfaces and whatever's in between.
• Work with product managers, designers, and data scientists to shape the future of Square device offerings.
• Respond to customer feedback to improve our products.
• Focus on operational excellence to deliver fault-tolerant systems enabling our teams to move fast without negatively affecting our customers
• Help contribute to a culture of positivity, psychological safety, and inclusivity within the team.

You Have
• 12+ years of experience working in the Android ecosystem
• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin for development (we use both)
• Experience with creating readable, pragmatic code and an appreciation for simple, practical solutions
• Experience partnering with Hardware and Manufacturing teams to ship platform features
• Experience partnering with product managers and designers to determine product scope

Nice to have:
• Experience working with AOSP
• Experience working with Android frameworks or SDK's

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:$263,600—$3+5,400 USDZone B: $263,600—$3+5,400 USDZone C:$263,600—$3+5,400 USDZone D:$263,600—$3+5,400 USD

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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