Block, Inc.
Software Engineer - Android Connected Devices Bay Area, CA, US
Block, Inc., California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Software Engineer - Android Connected Devices
Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outdated products and tools that didn’t work together. So we expanded into software and built integrated omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, and we partner with Afterpay to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth for merchants.
We believe everyone should be able to participate and thrive in the economy. Our mission is to build tools that make commerce easier and more accessible. From a simple credit card reader to a Cash app that lets people pay each other instantly, we empower merchants of all sizes and help them grow their businesses.
Connected Devices (CD) CD owns the platform for connected devices here at Square. We are one of the many essential teams that merchants depend on to run a remarkable business. We integrate our hardware products with our mobile apps, working with Readers, Terminals, Registers, and Handheld devices.
As a member of CD, you’ll be working at the intersection of hardware, product, and platform solving hard technical problems. Your contributions will span from internal teams to merchants, creating memorable and seamless experiences for Square’s ecosystem.
You Will
Build and improve the mobile experiences that power Square’s connected hardware products using Java and Kotlin.
Work across the full mobile stack, from networking to UI, to create smooth and reliable hardware integrations.
Develop systems that stay reliable and resilient so sellers can accept and report payments under any network or device conditions.
Partner closely with cross‑functional engineers to ship high‑quality features.
Work with product managers and to shape product scope and deliver clear, intuitive user experiences.
Use customer feedback to guide improvements and strengthen overall product quality.
Work directly on mobile and hardware integrations including BLE, USB, and similar technologies.
You Have
At least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong experience building production mobile apps in Java and Kotlin.
A background in building reliable systems that perform consistently in a variety of environments.
A history of working closely with hardware, software, and product teams.
Hands‑on experience connecting mobile apps to hardware through BLE, USB, or related methods.
A customer‑first mindset and a comfort level solving complex problems across different parts of the ecosystem.
Block is an equal‑opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair‑chance” ordinances.
We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process and encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter.
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.
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Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outdated products and tools that didn’t work together. So we expanded into software and built integrated omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, and we partner with Afterpay to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth for merchants.
We believe everyone should be able to participate and thrive in the economy. Our mission is to build tools that make commerce easier and more accessible. From a simple credit card reader to a Cash app that lets people pay each other instantly, we empower merchants of all sizes and help them grow their businesses.
Connected Devices (CD) CD owns the platform for connected devices here at Square. We are one of the many essential teams that merchants depend on to run a remarkable business. We integrate our hardware products with our mobile apps, working with Readers, Terminals, Registers, and Handheld devices.
As a member of CD, you’ll be working at the intersection of hardware, product, and platform solving hard technical problems. Your contributions will span from internal teams to merchants, creating memorable and seamless experiences for Square’s ecosystem.
You Will
Build and improve the mobile experiences that power Square’s connected hardware products using Java and Kotlin.
Work across the full mobile stack, from networking to UI, to create smooth and reliable hardware integrations.
Develop systems that stay reliable and resilient so sellers can accept and report payments under any network or device conditions.
Partner closely with cross‑functional engineers to ship high‑quality features.
Work with product managers and to shape product scope and deliver clear, intuitive user experiences.
Use customer feedback to guide improvements and strengthen overall product quality.
Work directly on mobile and hardware integrations including BLE, USB, and similar technologies.
You Have
At least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong experience building production mobile apps in Java and Kotlin.
A background in building reliable systems that perform consistently in a variety of environments.
A history of working closely with hardware, software, and product teams.
Hands‑on experience connecting mobile apps to hardware through BLE, USB, or related methods.
A customer‑first mindset and a comfort level solving complex problems across different parts of the ecosystem.
Block is an equal‑opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair‑chance” ordinances.
We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process and encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter.
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.
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