Remote Lead Frontend Software Engineer, Onboarding

Description:

• The Lead Frontend Software Engineer will join the Onboarding Team at Square, playing a crucial role in enabling sellers to onboard and adopt Square’s ecosystem.
• Responsibilities include leading the design and development of multiple products and solutions used by sellers at a high scale, ensuring robust and scalable architectures.
• The role involves delivering cross-functional projects on tight deadlines, managing priorities effectively to meet business needs.
• The engineer will lead by example, fostering a culture of positivity, psychological safety, and inclusivity within the team.
• They will be exposed to real business challenges, applying deep experience to shape technical direction and manage tech debt effectively.
• The position requires identifying ways to improve application architecture and testing, leveraging experience with multiple different styles of architectures.
• The engineer will continually seek to optimize and improve the seller experience, driving high engineering standards and best practices.
• They will iterate rapidly on features, services, and processes, adapting to changing business requirements and feedback.
• Building frontend interfaces that support remarkable product experiences, crucial to the Square onboarding process worldwide.
• Holding oneself and teammates accountable to the highest standards of engineering, enabling Square to safely move billions of dollars in payments and allowing customers to trust with sensitive data.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in frontend engineering with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Extensive experience with multiple architectural styles and high-scale systems, demonstrating an ability to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Proven ability to deliver cross-functional projects on tight deadlines, balancing technical excellence with business needs.
• Strong leadership skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Proficient in modern frontend technologies and frameworks, with a deep understanding of best practices in software development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to identify and implement solutions to real business challenges.
• BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; ideal candidate typically has 10+ years of industry experience.
• Extensive programming expertise with TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Ember, and Svelte.
• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative mindset, with a willingness to grow continuously as an engineer and mentor others.
• Strong sense of customer empathy, with a desire to influence and improve product direction based on user needs.
• Deep understanding and curiosity in designing well-architected, scalable, low-latency global systems.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities, with a focus on creating solutions that meet both technical and business requirements.

Benefits:

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Wellness perks.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Learning and Development resources.