Process
I applied online.
In the interview process, there are three rounds of technical interviews. I got through two of the three interviews, which were both simple object oriented design challenges. Interviewers can be hit or miss.
Questions
Make me a program to simulate poker hands.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Block Software Engineer (Internship) role.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Block's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral38%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Block's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process.
Block Work Experiences
2.0
Smart Coworkers, Terrible Manager
Mobile Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 31, 2025
Pros: I had very kind and smart coworkers, who I learned a lot from.
Cons: My manager made me dread my job every day. I felt set up for failure, and there was no remediation for my manager's documented incompetence.
Canadian salary was insanely low; they paid me less in CAD than the USD equivalent for the same tier city.
5.0
Challenging, Rewarding, Fast-paced Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 7, 2016
Pros: Square is challenging and rewarding. A "choose-your-own-adventure" company where strong people can really shine.
The company incentives align well with customers, so you can tell that you are doing the right thing for small business owners.
The NY office is small and growing (about 100 people), making it feel more like the early days of the company, with all the benefits of a public company on top.
Cons: The company is growing and changing rapidly, and there is significant demand for engineers to be flexible, including suffering whiplash at times. If you are looking for a steady plug-and-chug sort of job, Square may not be the right place.
5.0
Fun Job, Good Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Antonio, Texas, United States
March 18, 2021
Pros: Good employer, very fun, good pay.
Cons: Nothing really to improve, pretty good.
- 2.0Smart Coworkers, Terrible ManagerMobile Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 31, 2025Pros: I had very kind and smart coworkers, who I learned a lot from.Cons: My manager made me dread my job every day. I felt set up for failure, and there was no remediation for my manager's documented incompetence. Canadian salary was insanely low; they paid me less in CAD than the USD equivalent for the same tier city.
- 5.0Challenging, Rewarding, Fast-paced GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 7, 2016Pros: Square is challenging and rewarding. A "choose-your-own-adventure" company where strong people can really shine. The company incentives align well with customers, so you can tell that you are doing the right thing for small business owners. The NY office is small and growing (about 100 people), making it feel more like the early days of the company, with all the benefits of a public company on top.Cons: The company is growing and changing rapidly, and there is significant demand for engineers to be flexible, including suffering whiplash at times. If you are looking for a steady plug-and-chug sort of job, Square may not be the right place.
- 5.0Fun Job, Good PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Antonio, Texas, United StatesMarch 18, 2021Pros: Good employer, very fun, good pay.Cons: Nothing really to improve, pretty good.
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