Lead Solutions Engineer

The RoleThe Solutions Engineering team is a trusted engineering resource for Square's largest sellers and partners, helping them architect and develop applications and integrations that enable seamless omnichannel commerce experiences for end-users. Solutions Engineers also help shape Square's product strategy by providing valuable market feedback that informs product prioritization and design.As a senior member of the Solutions Engineering team, you will support strategic partners while helping drive day‑to‑day direction for partner integrations. You will operate as a technical lead owning complex work, setting standards, and coaching other Solutions Engineers. You'll work closely with Partnerships and Product to ensure integrations are high quality, scalable, and aligned with Square's platform.While the role is remote, we are only considering candidates currently based in Los Angeles or Orange County.You WillPartner with the Partnerships team to support and grow strategic integrations on Square's platformLead technical discovery and solution design for complex partner integrationsDrive integration quality across engagements (reliability, scalability, maintainability)Act as the Partner Engineering technical lead setting direction, guiding prioritization, and supporting day‑to‑day executionGet into the weeds on complex integrations and act as an escalation point when neededIdentify patterns across partner integrations and work with Product to improve platform capabilitiesCoach and support other Solutions Engineers, helping raise the bar on technical quality and solutioningYou Have8+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Partner Engineering, Consulting, or related fields.Hands‑on experience with full‑stack development, including proficiency in RESTful APIs and coding.A track record of delivering high‑quality, scalable integrationsExperience owning day‑to‑day direction, prioritization, and execution for complex integrations or projects, acting as the main point of ownershipExperience working closely with partners and influencing technical decisionsExperience collaborating with Product teams to improve platform capabilitiesStrong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiencesExperience in SaaS, developer platforms, or payments is preferredBased in Los Angeles or Orange CountyA willingness to travel for onsite client meetings (10‑20%).Block is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class. We believe in fairness, and we 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 confidentially.BenefitsHealthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending AccountRetirement Plans including company matchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramWellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowancePaid parental and caregiving leavePaid 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 resourcesPaid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefitsSalary RangesZone A: $171,800 – $257,600 USDZone B: $159,800 – $239,600 USDZone C: $151,200 – $226,800 USDZone D: $142,600 – $213,800 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr