Software Engineering Program Manager - Proto Hardware

Proto is accelerating the world's transition to an open economy with products that increase access and independence for everyone. We're building Bitkey, a simple and safe self-custody bitcoin wallet that will put customers in control, as well as hardware and software that will help decentralize bitcoin mining and enable new and innovative use cases for bitcoin mining. We're developing these products in the open - you can read more about them at bitkey.build and mining.build . 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!
The Role
As a Software Engineering Program Manager, you will oversee the development and delivery of software projects, ensuring they meet internal and external requirements. You will play a pivotal role in aligning cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring the successful deployment of software solutions that drive our mission forward. The Software Engineering Program Manager is part of the Hardware organization, partnering with Hardware Engineering Program Managers. This role reports to the Software Engineering Program Management Lead.
You Will

• Be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware, Product, Design, Operations, Manufacturing, all to deliver groundbreaking new products.
• Partner with cross functional teams to define, schedule, track, and help lead the work for these exciting new products.
• Lead the strategy from concept to launch and oversee multiple parallel initiatives.
• Translate complex ambiguous problems into simple actionable solutions to unblock teams and support progress.
• Ensure the teams are on track, facilitate decision-making, resolve blockers and surface challenges by gleaning early signals.
• Drive transparency and visibility by acting as the point of contact for programs, streamlining communications and providing regular updates to cross functional partners and leadership to ensure information and knowledge is flowing freely
• Enable continuous improvement during the project, ensuring takeaways are captured, shared, and coordinated.
• Lead by inspiring, developing and challenging the status quo, modeling excellence.
• Find opportunities to apply AI to automate program management tasks.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in software development or program management within a Hardware development environment.
• Experience with embedded systems, knowledge of real time operating systems, familiarity with software development tools, understanding of hardware-software interfaces.
• Proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and risk management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and frequently changing priorities.
• Thoughtfully sets a vision, adjusting where necessary, working through blockers, simplifying for self and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with various engineering and business partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and forward-thinking approach.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Bitcoin and Blockchain technologies preferred.

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 an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
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 .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
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.
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.
Zone A:
$156,200 - $234,200 USD
Zone B:
$148,300 - $222,500 USD
Zone C:
$140,600 - $210,800 USD
Zone D:
$132,700 - $199,100 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.