Remote Staff Frontend Software Engineer

Description:

• The company, Block, is focused on economic empowerment and has various foundational teams like People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, and Platform Infrastructure Engineering.
• The job is for a Staff Frontend Software Engineer to work on the FTL platform, which reimagines server programming by integrating AI deeply, moving beyond microservices, and prioritizing instant feedback.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing the FTL Console, creating visualizations, animations, interactive dashboards, and experimental user experiences for AI-driven programming.
• The role involves collaborating with the CTO and Senior Engineers, creatively solving technical problems at scale, defining the roadmap, and contributing to the growth of development capabilities.
• Qualifications include 12+ years of experience in software and user experience delivery, leading front-end projects using technologies like TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docusaurus, NextJS, and Tailwind, and building interactive visualizations with tools like D3.js.
• The position offers the opportunity to work with technologies like Java, Kotlin, Go, Kubernetes, AWS, Jaeger, Prometheus, SignalFx, JUnit, Hibernate, Guice, and GRPC.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience delivering quality software and user experiences.
• Leading front-end projects using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docusaurus, NextJS, and Tailwind.
• Experience building highly interactive visualizations and experiences with tools like D3.js.
• Natural curiosity to learn new technologies, solve problems, and build quality software.
• Desire to grow as an engineer and show technical initiative and leadership.
• Ability to identify and automate manual processes.
• Experience in public, open source, or chat systems like Discord is a plus.

Benefits:

• Healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Plans with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Wellness programs, mental health access, financial planners, and monthly wellness allowance.
• Paid parental and caregiving leave, paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Learning and Development resources.
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in Block's equity plan and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.