What's It Like to Work at Square?

Updated on October 26, 2026

Square Employee Reviews

"Our remote work policy gives me the flexibility to both travel, and collaborate in office. Our remote policy lets me continue to do things I am passionate about, which encourages me to bring my most authentic self to the workplace and feel empowered."
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Pooja, Recruiter
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What People Are Saying About Square

  • Mission & Purpose: Work is often tied to helping real small businesses accept payments and run their operations, making impact tangible. Feedback suggests this clear connection to merchants’ outcomes fosters motivation and pride in building seller tools.
  • Benefits & Perks: Benefits are described as comprehensive, including healthcare, equity programs, paid parental leave, paid time off, mental-health resources, and learning opportunities. Feedback suggests flexibility and distributed work options are available depending on the role.
  • Compensation: Pay is considered competitive with meaningful equity opportunities. Feedback suggests total rewards are a consistent strength across many roles.

Square's Awards

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Square's Benefits

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model