Square Associate Product Manager Program

Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn't work together.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions - to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we've embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes - large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We're building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Program
A full-time role with a 12-month rotational program designed to develop the next generation of AI-native product leaders. Associate Product Managers (APMs) join teams across Square to learn how modern product development works, with AI at the core, and to help shape the future of commerce.
This is not an entry-level job shadow. It's a launchpad for emerging product leaders who build with curiosity, move with speed, and use AI as an extension of their creative and technical capability. You'll work on real products used by millions, supported by mentorship, community, and a structure designed to accelerate your growth.
The Role
As an Associate Product Manager, you'll contribute directly to product teams tackling real-world challenges for Square's global sellers. You'll partner with engineering, design, research, data science, and AI teams to explore opportunities, define problems, prototype solutions, and ship impactful work.
Your rotations will expose you to diverse product surfaces, customer segments, and technical environments, from commerce and payments to AI-assisted workflows and experimental product spaces. APMs are expected to work as AI-native builders: rapidly prototyping with modern AI tools, using data and models to deepen insights, and applying AI assistants to extend your reach and velocity.
Every APM path is unique. Your background and strengths will help define your placements, while your initiative and perspective will shape the work you take on.
What You'll Get
APMs gain hands-on product experience at scale, exposure to the teams driving Square's AI strategy, and mentorship from leaders shaping the future of product development. You'll work in the open, contribute to real decisions, and see your ideas come to life in products used around the world. This is an opportunity to develop world-class PM craft while helping push the frontier of AI-enabled product building.
What You'll Bring:
We welcome a wide range of academic backgrounds and experiences. Prior product management experience is not required. What matters is your potential as an AI-native builder.

• Minimum requirements:
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related field, OR
• Degree in business, data/analytics, computer science, or engineering, plus an internship in a related field
• Hands-on use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Replit, v0, ML models, data workflows) in academic, professional, or side projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for product building and alignment with Square's mission of economic empowerment.
• A technical or design background is a plus but not required. We value initiative, clarity of thinking, and the ability to learn fast.

How To Apply:
We don't require a traditional portfolio. Instead, submit:

• Your Resume
• An example of your work (AI-related work is highly recommended)
• Responses to the application questions
• Applications are open until February 27th and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please expect to hear from a recruiter no later than March 2nd.

Program Details

• Start date: June 2026
• Duration: 12-month program with two 6-month rotations. After successfully completing the 12-month program, APMs will launch into a Product role at Square.
• Location: Fully remote, with one week of in-person onboarding and quarterly meet-ups

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 also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
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.
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:
$135,200 - $202,800 USD
Zone B:
$128,500 - $192,700 USD
Zone C:
$121,700 - $182,500 USD
Zone D:
$115,000 - $172,400 USD
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
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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.