Pros: Good PTO and work-life balance.

Cons: Can be dysfunctional sometimes.

Pros: From a software engineer's point of view, you get the opportunity to work with and learn lots of different software stacks. Backend services are usually either in Java or Go. The frontend is written in Ruby and Javascript-based frameworks. We also have a handful of Android and iOS apps. Whether you want to focus on one area or contribute to projects across the board, Square is a great place to work! My peers are amazingly talented. I think I have a good work-life balance. We also have a culture of pair-coding, which I think is great. It prevents procrastination, encourages the exchange of skills, and helps ensure more than one person is really familiar with the codebase. You can read more about Square Engineering: http://corner.squareup.com

Cons: Square is still a rapidly growing company, which comes with pros and cons.

Pros: Good place to grow as an engineer. Strong focus on building reliable systems at scale. Competitive compensation and benefits. Smart colleagues and good work-life balance. The work has real-world impact helping businesses.

Cons: Can be slower moving due to size and processes. The tech stack prioritizes stability over cutting-edge technologies.