At Squarespace, we're reimagining how people bring their ideas to life online. Our R&D Engineering teams are at the heart of that mission — building the seamless, powerful experiences our customers rely on every day. As a Backend Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact team working to create scalable, reliable systems behind some of the most intuitive tools on the web.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java, Python, C, or similar languages
- Experience building large-scale, distributed systems
- Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and system design
- A degree in Computer Science — or equivalent industry experience that speaks for itself
Benefits
- A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement benefits with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
- Pretax commuter benefit
- Education reimbursement
- Employee donation match to community organizations
- 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Dog-friendly workplace
- Free lunch and snacks
- Private rooftop
- Hack week twice per year
