Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Pricing & Reporting

Posted on 8/26/2024

Square

Square

5,001-10,000 employees

Payment and POS solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$176.7k - $311.9kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Jackson, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Agile
Web Development
Product Design
Requirements
  • 4+ years experience managing high performing software engineering teams
  • Expertise with modern front-end web development through teams you lead or direct experience
  • Collaborated with product managers and designers in defining product / technical strategy
  • Experience managing or working in an agile environment
  • Experience working in the commerce space
  • Experience or interest working in a team with a healthy balance of platform and product ownership
Responsibilities
  • Directly manage 9 Web engineers and help guide them through their growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Server Engineering teams to deliver intuitive, beautiful, and performant web experiences
  • Help grow a culture where the team shows up excited and energized every day
  • Define KPIs for your team that align with goals for the broader organization and bring clarity and focus for your team
  • Establish and uphold practices and processes that lead to exceptional products being delivered

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 a software platform, enabling businesses to accept various payment methods such as credit 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 competitors is its user-friendly design and transparent fee structure, which charges a small fee per transaction processed. The company's goal is to empower SMEs by simplifying payment processing and business management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$601.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Square's partnership with Sysco enhances its reach in the restaurant sector.
  • Embedded finance trends offer opportunities for Square to expand B2B services.
  • Square's new features for beauty and wellness sellers increase its market appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Toast challenges Square's market share.
  • The rise of alternative digital payment platforms pressures Square to innovate.
  • Volatility in fintech stocks could impact investor confidence in Square.

What makes Square unique

  • Square offers a comprehensive suite of payment and POS solutions for SMEs.
  • The company provides user-friendly hardware and software for seamless business operations.
  • Square's transparent transaction fee structure appeals to small business owners.

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