Full-Time
Lead Software Engineering Program Manager
Square Hardware
Posted on 1/11/2024
Square
5,001-10,000 employees
Payment and POS solutions for businesses
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
- 10+ years of industry experience
- 10+ years of project management experience
- 3+ years of team leadership experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with consumer electronics devices including manufacturing test interface
- Strong technical background
- Experience leading a distributed team
- Ability to travel internationally
- Custom Android knowledge is a plus
- Lead a small team (6-10) of experienced technical Software Engineering Program Managers
- Drive program management best practices for software development
- Foster a culture of informed risk-taking and collaborative problem-solving
- Provide career development and growth opportunities to the team
- Partner with Leads across Square Hardware disciplines (Product, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Infrastructure) etc to improve the Square Hardware development process
- Build relationships outside of Square Hardware (eg Applications and UX teams, Finance partner, certification partners, external labs, etc)
Square provides payment and point-of-sale (POS) solutions for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like retail stores and restaurants. Its main product is a POS system that includes card readers and terminals, allowing businesses to accept various payment methods such as credit cards, mobile payments, and contactless transactions. 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 competitors is its user-friendly hardware and software, along with a straightforward transaction-based fee structure that appeals to small business owners. The company's goal is to empower SMEs by providing them with efficient tools to manage sales and customer relationships.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Post IPO Equity
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Square's partnership with Salt Edge enhances open banking capabilities for UK SMEs.
- The 'Big In Restaurants' campaign targets the growing hospitality sector in the UK.
- Square's Cash App Borrow offers accessible short-term loans to Cash App users.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Toast and Clover could erode Square's market share.
- Square's recent financial performance fell short of Wall Street expectations.
- Open banking partnership may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK.
What makes Square unique
- Square offers a comprehensive suite of payment and business management tools.
- Square's user-friendly POS system supports various payment methods, including contactless.
- Square's transparent transaction fee structure appeals to small business owners.
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Company News
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