Full-Time
Web/Frontend Engineer
Ftl
Posted on 3/22/2023
Square
10,001+ employees
Payment and POS solutions for businesses
Senior
San Francisco, CA, USA
- Solve interesting design and UX problems, working closely with infrastructure engineers
- Build new features and experiences for FTL's dashboards, operating consoles and interfaces
- Research, design and develop rich, real-time visualizations of dataflows, behavior and system health
- Design and build unique AI-driven tools focused on developer productivity
- Collaborate on the design of control channels, system APIs and overall responsiveness
- Work closely with Block's legion of product teams (FTL's customers) to better understand their needs
- Share ownership of the FTL platform
- A unique opportunity to be in at the ground-level on a thorough reimagining of what platforms and systems programming will look like in 10 years time
- Strong desire to perform and lead as a frontend engineer with interest in architecture and backend technologies
- Strong sense of user experience design, aesthetics
- A passion / desire to improve the lives of fellow developers
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated initiative on previous projects
- FTL is an open-source, next-generation platform that radically reimagines server programming prioritizing instant feedback, moving beyond microservices and traditional SOA, and integrating AI deeply into its fabric. As the primary Web/Front End Engineer you would be responsible for the entire user experience of FTL including real-time visualizations, deployment topology, operating consoles and dashboards. As an early team member, you would also have a significant role in the design of FTL itself. We care about building a carefully curated experience that is responsive, intuitive and delightful to use. Our team consists of veteran open source and infrastructure engineers, led by TBD's Chief Scientist and we prize a low-ego, deliver-and-iterate philosophy where everyone's ideas are heard
- As a member of the FTL team, you'll collaborate with us to:
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
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 5%
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.