Senior Design Technologist, TIDAL

TIDAL was founded for artists by artists as the next innovative streaming platform to bring value back to the music industry. We empower artists with the products, resources, services, and content required to take control of their careers and connect more deeply with fans. Available in over 60+ countries, TIDAL continues to help artists break down economic barriers to continue creating what's next in culture. TIDAL is part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), a global technology company with a focus on financial services.
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Design Technologist to push the boundaries of motion, music visualization, and innovative interaction patterns within our products. You'll play a key part in shaping how experimentation and technology elevate the TIDAL experience.
Reporting directly to TIDAL's Head of Design, you'll collaborate closely with a global team of designers and engineers, making a direct impact on our iOS, Android, and desktop experiences. Your work will bridge design and technology, bringing ideas to life through prototyping, front-end development, and modern animation techniques.
This role is remote based in the US or Canada.
You Will

• Utilize your expertise in animation and front-end development to enhance product experiences.
• Explore and implement new ways to visualize music and bring motion to our products
• Prototype and develop innovative UI concepts
• Contribute high-quality, flexible code that is scalable, adaptable, and aligned with modern best practices.
• Work with design and engineering teams to integrate experimental interactions into real-world products.
• Work collaboratively across diverse teams, taking full ownership to deliver exceptional solutions in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within a larger organization.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in software development or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a design engineering, design technology, or creative tooling role.
• Front-end development experience HTML, (S)CSS, JavaScript and experience working with modern frameworks, eg.: Vue.js, React, Nuxt.js, Express.js and Node.js as well as iOS and Android.
• Experience working with AI/ML APIs, LLMs, or AI-assisted workflows.
• Strong use of UI and product workflow tools (Figma, Notion, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• A portfolio of work that displays exceptional motion, interactions, iconography, typography, color, and imagery.
• Skills to work on complex problems with any audience in verbal, visual, or written formats

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:
$217,800 - $326,800 USD
Zone B:
$207,000 - $310,400 USD
Zone C:
$196,100 - $294,100 USD
Zone D:
$185,200 - $277,800 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.