This role pays more than
99%
of similar roles. Most pay
$176,062–$238,687
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$330k
versus about
$207k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Block
Block, Inc. (formerly Square) is a financial technology company operating the Square merchant payments ecosystem, Cash App peer-to-peer payments, TIDAL music streaming, and Bitcoin-focused financial services. Industry: Financial Technology & Payments
Block currently has
55 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$217,800–$326,800
across 54 roles with salary data.
Careers - Staff Software Engineer, Financial Platform - Issuing joins the Financial Platform Issuing team to manage the card issuing platform powering multiple brands. This hands-on role involves building systems and tooling, debugging at the message level, and translating complex network requirements into durable engineering capabilities. The engineer will work directly with global card networks to interpret specifications, manage certification cycles, and resolve ambiguities regarding protocols and production behavior. Key responsibilities include writing production code, creating shared frameworks, and providing technical mentorship. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of major card networks like Visa, Mastercard, or American Express, specifically involving ISO 8583, authorization, clearing flows, and stand-in processing. The role requires experience building reliable financial systems at scale while utilizing AI-assisted engineering workflows to improve quality and velocity within the core payment infrastructure.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 802 postings across 64 companies.