Builder Fellow, Design

A six-month, paid program for AI-native builders. Fellows join teams at Cash App, Square, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto to push how AI reshapes the way we design, build, and imagine new experiences.
This isn't an internship - it's a launchpad for builders. No degree or resume required. Just curiosity, initiative, and examples of what you've built.
The Role
As a Fellow, you will design interfaces that respond to models in real time, prototype AI-assisted workflows, or explore visual systems shaped by data and code. Some projects focus on creative tools, others on product experiences that reach millions of customers. You'll work alongside designers, engineers - shaping how we design and build with AI and seeing your work ship at scale. Every fellowship may be different; your perspective helps define your placement and focus.
What You'll Get
Fellows gain hands-on experience designing for real products used by millions of people around the world, with mentorship from the teams shaping Block's AI strategy. You'll experiment in the open - contributing to prototypes, open-source projects, and design systems that influence how our teams build with intelligence across Cash App, Square, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto.
This is an opportunity to learn how design operates at scale while staying close to the frontier of AI.
How to Apply
We don't need a resume. Instead, share:

• Something you've built. A project, prototype, or experiment that shows how you use AI to make or explore ideas.
• What you want to learn. Tell us what excites you about building with AI and how this fellowship could help you grow.

Fellowship Details

• Start date: January 26, 2026
• Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of an extension or full-time offer
• Location: Fully remote, with one week of in-person onboarding in New York City
• Eligibility: Most fellows will be 18+, but we'll consider 14+ based on local guidelines

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 a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class. 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 an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page
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: $56.25/hr
Zone B: $53.37/hr
Zone C: $50.48/hr
Zone D: $47.60/hr
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.