Software Engineering Manager, Taxes

It all started with an idea at Block in 2013. Initially built to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments, Cash App has gone from a simple product with a single purpose to a dynamic ecosystem, developing unique financial products, including Afterpay/Clearpay, to provide a better way to send, spend, invest, borrow and save to our 47 million monthly active customers. We want to redefine the world's relationship with money to make it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible.
Today, Cash App has thousands of employees working globally across office and remote locations, with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration and impact. We've been a distributed team since day one, and many of our roles can be done remotely from the countries where Cash App operates. No matter the location, we tailor our experience to ensure our employees are creative, productive, and happy.
The Role
Cash App is offering a better way to file your taxes as an alternative to traditional online DIY tax preparation systems. As the lead of our Tax Engine Server Engineering team, you will be responsible for building and enhancing the codebase that powers our tax filing experience. You will oversee a group of talented engineers who translate complex tax requirements into seamless software solutions.
You will collaborate closely with product managers, tax experts on our Tax Product Specialist team, and other cross-functional teams to ensure our platform remains accurate, reliable, and delightful to use. If you're a seasoned engineering leader looking to shape a critical product in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role is for you. Join us and play a critical role in elevating the tax-filing experience for millions of users, helping them confidently navigate and complete their returns with ease. We're looking for a leader eager to leave their mark on a transformative product within a rapidly growing company.
You Will

• Lead and mentor the software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Establish clear goals, provide technical guidance, and empower team members to own and deliver high-quality code. Support a sense of accountability and pragmatism on the team.
• Drive consensus around architectural and design decisions, ensuring our tax software remains scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Collaborate with Tax Product Specialists and product teams to translate requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring accurate and compliant implementations.
• Plan and execute an engineering roadmap that balances new and innovative feature development with ongoing maintenance, reliability, and performance improvements.
• Establish best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and documentation, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication, working closely with Quality Assurance, Tax Product Specialists, Cloud Platform, Design, Product, Customer Care, and other cross functional teams. Address and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends in software engineering, and industry best practices to continually refine our development processes.

You Have

• 3+ years of proven managerial experience leading, growing, and evaluating software engineering teams, preferably in a fast-paced or product-centric environment. Experience in the tax industry is a major plus.
• Strong technical background in software development (e.g., programming languages, system design, architecture).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A track record of delivering reliable, high-quality software solutions on schedule.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Passion for building innovative software that simplifies complicated processes for everyday users.

Technologies We Use and Teach

• Java/Kotlin
• Ibatis / SQL Relational Databases
• Logging/monitoring tools - Datadog, Splunk, New Relic
• GCP/AWS
• Github
• Okta
• Jira
• Adobe Acrobat Pro

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 an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
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.
Block 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.
To 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.
Zone A:
$217,800 - $326,800 USD
Zone B:
$207,000 - $310,400 USD
Zone C:
$196,100 - $294,100 USD
Zone D:
$185,200 - $277,800 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.