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Software Engineer, Justice Engineering

Block
Location
Bay Area, CA, United States of America
Posted
16 days ago
Department
10416 Engineering - Business Platform
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of software development or equivalent experience
  • Experience building and maintaining production software systems
  • Worked across the stack, on backend services and interfaces
  • Drive to find flaws in complex systems
  • Curiosity about partially specified problems and asking clarifying questions
  • A track record of explaining technical tradeoffs to diverse audiences
Nice to have
  • Experience working with sensitive data (PII, PCI)
  • Experience building internal tools or operational workflows
  • Experience integrating LLMs or agents into production workflows
  • Experience modernizing long-lived, business-critical services
  • Interest in legal, compliance, or investigations technology
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Justice Engineering team at Block, you will design, build, and operate systems that automate responses to legal requests from law enforcement and government agencies. Your role involves working closely with Counsel and Compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of sensitive legal documents, while also developing features across backend services and internal web tools. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, including AI-powered solutions for handling legal requests.

Benefits
  • Remote work
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Modern family planning
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but pay varies by location and is based on a market-based approach
  • Role involves handling highly sensitive customer data
  • Team is small with a large surface area, indicating a broad scope of responsibilities
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