Square Career Growth & Development

Square Employee Reviews

"Joining Square has been the best professional decision of my career. I always knew I had a passion for helping others. Being on the Account Management Team allows me to be my authentic self AND be a powerful purpose of global economic empowerment."
David
David, Account Manager
David, Account Manager
“My internship at Square was great. I learned from world-class Engineers and was given a ton of ownership over meaningful projects. As a full time Engineer, I joined the same team I interned on, and have continued to build Machine Learning driven features that empower businesses.”
Jake
Jake, Machine Learning Engineer
Jake, Machine Learning Engineer

What People Are Saying About Square

  • Career Path Clarity: Published engineering growth and promotion frameworks clarify expectations and pathways for ICs and managers, helping employees target skills and demonstrate impact. Guidance on how teams use the framework in calibrations and promotions adds concrete cues for advancement.
  • Training & Education Access: Formal learning benefits include a development program for first‑time managers and a free LinkedIn Learning subscription. These resources can accelerate skill building when teams budget time to use them.
  • Mentorship & Sponsorship: Employee‑run communities are positioned as venues for networking and development that can translate into mentorship and cross‑functional exposure. Teams are encouraged to structure mentorship and code‑review rituals to support day‑to‑day learning.

Square's Benefits

Hosts Lunch and Learns

Job training & conferences

Offers apprenticeship programs

Offers mentorship program

Provides online course subscriptions

Provides personal development training

Provides virtual coaching services

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks