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Senior Product Manager, Developer Platform

Square

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Original Job Summary

About Square

Since opening our doors in 2009, Square has evolved. We expanded from enabling payments to building integrated omnichannel solutions to help sellers manage online sales, inventory, and more.

The Role

The Developer Platform team at Square empowers sellers with 3rd-party developer and partner solutions. As a Senior Product Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution for our suite of payment APIs and SDKs, including Terminal API, Mobile Payments SDK, In-App Payments SDK, and Point of Sale API. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build solutions that attract and retain Square’s largest sellers.

  • Own vision, strategy, and execution for payment APIs.
  • Leverage data and customer insights for decision-making.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and partner teams.
  • Drive alignment with internal teams to meet revenue goals.
  • Interact directly with sellers, partners, and external developers.

What You Have

  • 8+ years of product management experience.
  • Proven track record building complex developer or enterprise products.
  • Experience shipping APIs or SDKs for external developers.
  • Strong analytical skills with customer and metrics focus.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key skills/competency

Product Management, API, SDK, Developer, Strategy, Data, Collaboration, Communication, Cross-functional, Enterprise

How to Get Hired at Square

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Square's culture: Learn about their mission and evolution.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight product management and API expertise.
  • Prepare case studies: Detail successful cross-team collaborations.
  • Network with current employees: Connect on LinkedIn for insights.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review API documentation and SDK integration.
Practice data-driven product decision case studies.
Analyze cross-platform payment system architectures.
Study current payment and mobile technologies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe resolving cross-team conflicts.
Explain handling ambiguous product requirements.
Discuss approach to customer feedback.
Explain prioritization during tight deadlines.