[Remote] Engineering Lead, Core Experiences & Server Infrastructure

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cash App, part of Block, is a dynamic ecosystem developing unique financial products. The Engineering Lead will oversee core experiences and server infrastructure, driving strategy and execution to support millions of users and ensuring optimal performance and reliability of their financial services.


Responsibilities

  • Oversee the evolution of high-concurrency server infrastructure supporting 60M monthly active users, ensuring 99.99% uptime for mission-critical financial services during periods of hyper-growth
  • Bridge the gap between core infrastructure and product engineering, leading cross-functional teams to launch flagship features (e.g., Peer-to-Peer payments) from ideation through global rollout
  • Championed a "Product-First" engineering culture, aligning backend roadmap priorities with user-facing KPIs to reduce friction in the money-movement lifecycle
  • Managed a multi-million dollar annual cloud budget, optimizing server-side resource allocation and infrastructure efficiency without compromising system performance or developer velocity
  • Built and mentored a high-performing team of 50+ engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence for one of the world's most visible fintech platforms

Skills

  • 10+ years of experience leading and scaling engineering teams, including managing engineering managers
  • A strong track record of architecting, building and scaling distributed systems capable of processing billions of dollars in transaction volume, prioritizing low-latency execution and transactional integrity across microservices
  • Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, execution, and operational excellence in a complex and regulated environment

Benefits

  • Remote work
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Modern family planning

Company Overview

  • It all started with an idea at Block in 2013. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://vccmarketshop.com/product/buy-verified-cash-app-accounts/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Cash App has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 257 in 2025, 253 in 2024, 260 in 2023, 297 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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