Software Engineer- Finance & Supply Chain Engineering

Block

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About The Position

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.
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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed