Senior Software Engineer, Java; Domains

Senior Software Engineer, Java (Domains)

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At Squarespace, we empower millions of creators—from artists to entrepreneurs—to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. The journey for every single one of these customers begins with a single step: securing a domain. The Domains DNS team is the bedrock of that mission. We build and operate the foundational services that make online identity possible.

We are responsible for the management of each domain name on our platform, from registration to serving billions of DNS queries that connect their audience to their content. We believe that managing a domain should be simple, secure, and incredibly reliable.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs, using Java.
• Lead technical design discussions, propose solutions, and make informed architectural decisions that align with our overall strategy.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful product experiences.
• Set a standard of technical excellence through RFC reviews and the code review process.
• Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.

• 7+ years of backend software development, building scalable and distributed systems in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS).
• 4+ years of development experience in Java and Spring.
• Experience with relational or No
  
  SQL databases such as Cockroach
  
  DB, Mongo
  
  DB.
• Familiarity with queuing or streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP.
• Nice to have, but not required:
  Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS, etc.).

• Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and the growth of the company.
• Create an inclusive environment that's psychologically safe and encourages learning.
• Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations and milestones.
• Plan regular team outings to have fun outside the office.

• 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.
• Pre‑tax 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.

Cash Compensation Range: $128,500 – $231,500 USD.

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

Squarespace is a design‑driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, e‑commerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold.

Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit

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