Partner Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Oakland, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
225K-225K Annually
Senior level
Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Block builds technology for economic empowerment.
The Role
Partner with Partnerships to lead technical discovery, solution design, and execution of complex Square platform integrations. Ensure integration reliability, scalability, and maintainability; serve as a technical escalation point; identify recurring integration patterns and collaborate with Product to improve platform capabilities. Coach Solutions Engineers and guide technical prioritization. The role requires 20% domestic travel and may allow telecommuting.
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Employer Block, Inc.
Job Title Partner Engineer
Job Location Oakland, CA
Job Duties
  • Partner with the Partnerships team to support and grow strategic integrations on Square's platform.
  • Lead technical discovery and solution design for complex partner integrations.
  • Drive integration quality across engagements (reliability, scalability, maintainability).
  • Act as the Partner Engineering technical lead setting direction, guiding prioritization, and supporting day-to-day execution.
  • Get into the weeds on complex integrations and act as an escalation point when needed.
  • Identify patterns across partner integrations and work with Product to improve platform capabilities.
  • Coach and support other Solutions Engineers, helping raise the bar on technical quality and solutioning.
  • 20% domestic travel is required.
  • May telecommute.

Job Requirements Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a Partner Engineer-related occupation.
Salary Range $225,000.00 USD Annual
Req ID 1761
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a Partner Engineer-related occupation

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Block Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles, with particularly strong total compensation in engineering and senior technical positions. Feedback suggests many employees view their earnings as solid relative to peers.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is often highlighted as robust, with comprehensive medical plans and strong mental-health support described as meaningful parts of the package. Feedback suggests these benefits add notable value beyond base salary.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends and lifestyle allowances are frequently cited as useful, complementing the core compensation. Feedback suggests these perks contribute to a positive view of the benefits suite.

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The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Block, Inc. is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. 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.

Why Work With Us

Block builds simple, powerful tools that make progress towards an economy that’s truly open to all.

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