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...
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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 Software Engineer for their Data Operations Platform team to develop and manage the company's Lakehouse platform. You'll work with Databricks and Snowflake to ensure data quality and reliability across the company's data ecosystem.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building and managing data platforms. Your expertise includes designing scalable and reliable data infrastructure that supports analytics and machine learning initiatives. You are familiar with data ingestion frameworks and understand the importance of data quality and governance in a data ecosystem.
You possess strong problem-solving skills and can optimize query performance while ensuring the reliability of data pipelines. Your experience with cloud-based data solutions, particularly with platforms like Databricks and Snowflake, sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making.
Desirable
Experience with machine learning frameworks and AI initiatives is a plus. Familiarity with data governance practices and data quality frameworks will enhance your candidacy. You are comfortable with agile methodologies and have a proactive approach to tackling challenges in data operations.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Operations Platform team, you will design and build scalable components that enhance the capabilities of Block's Lakehouse platform. You will be responsible for developing frameworks for efficient data ingestion and ensuring the reliability of critical data pipelines that support key business and AI use cases. Your role will involve collaborating with data scientists and analysts to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
You will oversee the implementation of best practices for data governance and quality, ensuring that the data ecosystem remains robust and reliable. Additionally, you will serve as a subject matter expert in Lakehouse architecture, providing guidance and support to other teams within the organization. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Block's data initiatives and help drive economic empowerment through data.
What we offer
Block is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values different perspectives and encourages innovation. Join us in building a financial system that is open to everyone.
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