Software Engineer PubSub Cash App

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe PubSub team is responsible for providing the asynchronous task processing infrastructure so that Cash App can scale. The suite of offerings PubSub currently provides includes Eventing (Kafka), Job Queues (SQS), real time updates to clients (NATS), and kPow! (UI for Kafka). The PubSub team is also responsible for creating, upgrading, and maintaining the infrastructure of their product offerings, as well as enabling governed access to their data across BUs. PubSub customers are product and engineering at Cash App and Block.We are looking for a strong independent engineer to join the PubSub team.You will:• Design, build, and support infrastructure projects that provide critical support for tremendous processing requirements and distributed system pattern libraries to customers• Dig into the many parts of a large platform using a wide variety of analytical tooling, and if necessary, add some new ones• Use a data-driven approach to make the call on new infrastructure or product offerings that might need to be added• Work with bleeding edge cloud technologiesQualifications:QualificationsYou have:• At least 5+ years of experience developing production software, with a strong preference for Platform (and PubSub) experience• Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent experience in lieu of degree• Experience working with Cloud Infrastructure (eg. AWS, GCP)• Passion for building, operating, and debugging distributed systems at scale• Boundless curiosity, autonomy, and a strong sense of accountability• Experience overseeing customized development for multiple projects• Experience envisioning a technical approach/solution, socialize it and align partners towards it• Experience balancing urgency to implement vs technically correct solution• Additional bonus if you have prior experience with KafkaTechnologies we use and teach• Go, Kotlin• Kafka• AWS Services (SQS, MSK, ECR, more)• Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform• gRPC, Envoy, Istio, Service Mesh• DataDog• MySQL, Guice, DynamoAdditional InformationBlock takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.Zone A: USD $163,600 - USD $245,400Zone B: USD $155,400 - USD $233,200Zone C: USD $147,300 - USD $220,900Zone D: USD $139,000 - USD $208,600To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.Full-time employee benefits include the following:• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account• Retirement Plans including company match• Employee Stock Purchase Program• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance• Paid parental and caregiving leave• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)• Learning and Development resources• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefitsThese benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our ** _ I+D page_** ** .**Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Because the material duties of this role involve direct or indirect access to sensitive personal or financial data, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.