Design Technologist Proto
1 month ago
Job Description
Proto's mission is to accelerate the transition to a more open, equitable global economy. We believe open protocols like Bitcoin are integral to achieving that vision. The team's first two initiatives—mining tools and a self-custody wallet, Bitkey—aim to decentralize access for builders, increase network resiliency, and make everyday use of bitcoin safe and easy. One principle across everything we do in Proto is open development – show and tell. We develop products in the open, you can read more about them at and
Within Proto, our Bitcoin Products team delivers the product and go-to-market strategy, software, firmware, and custom silicon needed to make Bitkey and our ambitious mining initiatives a reality. Come build the future of money with us
We're looking for a design technologist to help bring our products to life through creative, interactive experiences. You will bring an appropriate mix of front-end development,prototyping tools, and have experience with animation and 3D rendering for the web while writing flexible code that can be iterated upon that leverages up-to-date industry best practices. Thriving on exploration and experimentation, you are at the heart of co-creating ideas and bringing them to life with your design and marketing peers. Your skills complement your application of technology, including a precise eye for intelligent UX, great design, and a strategic foundation.
You will report to the Proto engineering lead and be part of our broader engineering team to gain support in writing code and determine how your work fits within our technology stack and engineering team processes. You will also be directly embedded within our design team and have a dotted line relationship with our Head of Design as you will be a key driver of creative decision making with your design peers.
You Will:
Participate in concept development to create best in class web experiences that make customers say "wow."
Contribute to systems and standards for our marketing platforms across all product lines within Proto (ie: our web CMS, email marketing platforms etc..).
Work collaboratively across multiple teams to ship remarkable solutions on a fast paced team that operates like a startup within a larger company.
Develop ideation prototypes to create custom content experiences (e.g., infographics, interactive tools, and more) and quickly demonstrate what an idea looks and feels like in real life
Work creatively through and around perceived limitations and challenges imposed by the delivery platform to create delightful experiences for customers
Evaluate and document any creative or engineering standards or patterns that could arise from your work
Qualifications:
Qualifications
For consideration, please submit a link to your portfolio along with necessary passwords
You Have:
Front-end development experience e.g. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with JavaScript frameworks/libraries e.g. , ,
Backend development experience in a modern development language such as Ruby, Java, or similar
A portfolio of work that displays responsive web examples, iconography, typography, color, imagery, and motion
An understanding of web standards, browser performance, SEO optimization, and basic UX/UI principles
A history of collaboration with non-technical team members
Skills to work on complex problems with any audience in verbal, visual, or written formats
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Additional Information
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone A: USD $163,600 - USD $245,400
Zone B: USD $155,400 - USD $233,200
Zone C: USD $147,300 - USD $220,900
Zone D: USD $139,000 - USD $208,600
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Full-time employee benefits include the following:
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Plans including company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
Paid parental and caregiving leave
Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
Learning and Development resources
Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our ** _ I+D page_** ** .**
Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Because the material duties of this role involve direct or indirect access to sensitive personal or financial data, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.
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