Square

12,000 Total Employees

Year Founded: 2009

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Square Career Growth & Development

Updated on August 31, 2026

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, 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, Machine Learning Engineer

What People Are Saying About Square

Career Path Clarity: Square publicly shares an engineering growth framework and career ladder that outline levels, scope, and progression. These artifacts help set expectations and make coaching, feedback, and promotions more predictable.
Training & Education Access: The company advertises development programs for first‑time managers and provides access to the full LinkedIn Learning library, alongside internal talks and panels. These formal resources signal ongoing, budgeted support for skill-building.
Internal Mobility: Block emphasizes internal mobility across its multi‑brand ecosystem and highlights promotion outcomes from select development programs. Movement within and across Square, Cash App, and Afterpay is framed as part of the culture.