Software Engineer, Backend

Squarespace is hiring a backend engineer to join the Data Platform Group. We are focused on building interoperable software and systematic processes to provide relevant data-driven insights to our customers. These data signals directly support initiatives in the company's core products.

As part of the Data Distribution team within Data Platform, you will design and develop APIs and other interfaces to facilitate the programmatic delivery of datasets to internal and external stakeholders. You will also build self-service oriented tools to allow our partner teams to spin up data delivery mechanisms. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week.

You will report to the manager of Data Distribution.

• Design and implement robust, flexible APIs to serve a diverse variety of datasets to customers
• Build self‑service tools/frameworks to enable stakeholders to set up delivery of product‑oriented data
• Contribute to peer review of source code changes, discussions of technical architecture, evaluations of system design tradeoffs, continuous refinement of our best practices
• Incorporate “Privacy by Design” principles throughout our data ecosystem, protecting the data of Squarespace and our customers
• Collaborate with product managers, product engineers, data owners, and data stewards to bring high‑quality products to life
• Work with other engineers to improve the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of our microservices and pipelines

• 3+ years of experience building microservices and API layers
• 1+ years of experience owning backend systems/components throughout the entire software development lifecycle
• Prior experience with API design, relational & non‑relational databases, and cloud platform integrations
• Basic familiarity with sensitive data handling, containerization/orchestration/microservices, CI/CD pipelines is beneficial
• Experience developing in Java is preferred

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• 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

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, ecommerce, 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 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia.

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Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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