Qualifications:

You will:

• Build our Identity Platform, a key strategic asset of Square used by the rest of the organization as well as external developers through our APIs

• Design and implement high-volume, low-latency, distributed identity systems, making thoughtful tradeoffs between consistency and availability when both are not possible

• Abstract away the legacy APIs of the financial world into consistent, coherent service APIs for Squares products to build upon

• Build systems that manage customers sensitive data and hold Square to the highest standards for security and compliance

• Work cross-functionally with our product, business, and finance teams to develop Squares global payments strategy

• See the big picture to design fault tolerant systems so the team can be brave, move fast, and break things, without ever showing a negative impact to customers

You have:

• Master;s degree or equivalent working experience (6+ years preferred)

• Innate curiosity and a desire to be responsible for all aspects of reliably identifying and verifying businesses and individuals, in a small highly focused team

• Understanding and curiosity in creating highly available, accurate, global identity verification systems

• Interest in changing the payments landscape in the US and globally