Senior Software Engineer, Cash App Taxes

The role

You will build and enhance the codebase for the Cash App Taxes filing experience. You will design and own high-quality features, translate tax rules into code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Design, build, and own high-quality features and systems for the Cash App Taxes filing experience.
• Translate complex tax rules into clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Build tools and guardrails for non-technical contributors to make code changes safely.
• Drive architectural and design decisions for scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Write reliable, well-tested code and establish best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Tax Product Specialists, Cloud Platform, Design, Product, and Customer Care.
• Identify and resolve issues related to accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Mentor teammates through code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Apply an AI-first mindset in everyday work.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong technical skills in backend development, including system design, architecture, and object-oriented programming.
• Track record of delivering reliable, high-quality software solutions on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach to debugging and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced or product-centric environment.
• Experience in the tax industry is a major plus.

Benefits

• Remote work
• Medical insurance
• Flexible time off
• Retirement savings plans
• Modern family planning

Before you apply

• U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled.
• 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.
• Automated AI tools may be used to evaluate job applications.

About the company

Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy through brands like Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, and Bitkey.