
About Block
Empowering economic freedom through innovative financial solutions
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: SQ) with a market cap over $40B
- Over 50 million monthly active users across its platforms
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Offers products like Square, Cash App, and TIDAL
Block, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a financial technology company that provides a suite of products including Square, Cash App, and TIDAL. With over 50 million monthly active users, Block is focused on economic empowerment through accessible financial services. The company went pu...
🎁 Benefits
Block offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. Employees enjoy a flexible remote work po...
🌟 Culture
Block fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, encouraging diverse perspectives to drive solutions. The company emphasizes collaboration acros...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Block is hiring a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer to advance AI-assisted development tools. You'll work with Python and TensorFlow to optimize coding agents and enhance engineering productivity. This role requires significant experience in machine learning and AI technologies.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in machine learning and software engineering, with a strong background in developing AI-driven tools that enhance productivity. Your expertise in Python and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow allows you to build and optimize intelligent systems that empower engineers. You understand the intricacies of AI infrastructure and are passionate about integrating AI into the software development lifecycle.
You possess excellent collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including platform and product teams. Your ability to refine user experiences and introduce new capabilities is complemented by your strong problem-solving skills. You are committed to ensuring that AI tools are used effectively, safely, and efficiently across the organization.
Desirable
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-based solutions is a plus, as is familiarity with coding agents and developer tooling. A background in AI ethics and safety practices will help you navigate the challenges of AI integration in software development.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the development of AI-assisted coding agents that enhance the software development process at Block. You will collaborate with various teams to refine user experiences and introduce innovative capabilities that improve the performance of these agents. Your work will directly impact how engineers leverage AI, making their development processes faster and more reliable.
You will be responsible for optimizing existing AI tools and developing new features that align with the company's mission of economic empowerment. Your contributions will help shape the future of engineering at Block, ensuring that every engineer can harness the power of AI effectively.
You will also engage in continuous learning and experimentation, staying updated on the latest advancements in AI and machine learning. Your insights will guide the team in making informed decisions about tool development and implementation.
What we offer
Block provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on the company's mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in redefining how engineers build software and make a difference in the financial system.
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