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Full-Time

Principal iOS Engineer

Mobile Performance & Reliability

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Square

Square

10,001+ employees

Payment and POS solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
IOS Development
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
iOS/Swift
Objective-C
Product Design
Requirements
  • 15 or more years of professional software development experience
  • Deep understanding of the iOS platform, Swift, and Objective-C
  • Ability to break down complex projects into components or milestones that can easily be picked up by other engineers
  • Skill to investigate and identify the root cause of an issue in an unfamiliar codebase
  • Motivation to influence our engineering organization to level-up the reliability and performance of the mobile apps we ship.
  • Demonstrated collaboration with co-workers on cross-functional teams
  • A strong sense of ownership
  • Desire to understand and alleviate developer pain points
  • Desire to facilitate adoption through high-quality documentation, tutorials, samples, and pairing
Responsibilities
  • Identify, scope, and lead complex, strategic projects with wide impact across the company
  • Lead engineering designs with company-wide impact, ensuring these designs succeed in the long term
  • Design highly available and resilient systems which can operate no matter the network or device conditions
  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the company including product, design, legal, support, and other engineering teams
  • Provide mentorship, expertise and design reviews for engineering teams across Square.
  • Develop a strategic vision that influences the company’s overall engineering direction, decisions, and the prioritization of the projects on our roadmap

Square provides payment and point-of-sale (POS) solutions designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like retail stores, restaurants, and online merchants. Its main product is a POS system that includes hardware such as card readers and terminals, along with software that allows businesses to accept various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Square also offers additional services like invoicing, payroll management, and business analytics, making it a comprehensive tool for managing business operations. What sets Square apart from its competitors is its user-friendly interface and transparent fee structure, which charges a small fee for each transaction processed. This simplicity appeals to small business owners who value predictable costs. The goal of Square is to empower SMEs by providing them with the tools they need to manage sales and customer relationships effectively.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$601.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Square's expansion into new markets, such as offering Tap to Pay in France, indicates strong growth potential and international reach.
  • The company's investment in Bitcoin and blockchain technology positions it at the forefront of financial innovation, potentially leading to significant long-term gains.
  • Square's extensive ecosystem of third-party integrations, particularly in the food and beverage sector, enhances its value proposition and operational efficiency for businesses.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech market requires Square to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being outpaced by rivals.
  • Square's significant investment in Bitcoin introduces volatility and financial risk, which could impact its overall financial stability.

What makes Square unique

  • Square's user-friendly hardware and software solutions, including its flagship POS system, set it apart in the fintech market by offering a seamless and comprehensive business management experience.
  • The company's transparent transaction-based revenue model appeals to small business owners who prefer predictable costs, unlike competitors with more complex fee structures.
  • Square's strategic focus on integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and Bitcoin into its ecosystem demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of market trends.