Software Engineer - Java

About the position

Squarespace is hiring a Software Engineer for its R&D Engineering organization, with a focus on the Squarespace Payments team. The team builds and maintains systems that help merchants securely and reliably collect payments, allowing them to focus on growing their brands. This is a hybrid role based in the New York City office three days per week, reporting to the R&D Engineering Team Lead. The role involves developing server-side software, building high-volume production applications, and rapidly creating prototypes. The engineer will work with engineers and designers to create intuitive, customer-focused experiences and help ensure the reliability of systems that are essential to Squarespace users and businesses.

Responsibilities

  • Write server-side code.
  • Create high-volume production applications and develop prototypes quickly.
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to provide intuitive, customer-focused experiences.
  • Ensure the reliability of systems essential to Squarespace users and businesses.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of development experience in Java, Python, Go, or another object-oriented language.
  • Experience developing large-scale software.
  • A solid computer science foundation, including data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
  • Commitment to writing readable code and understanding of database schema design, caching, and scalability.
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

  • A choice between medical plans, with an option for 100% covered premiums.
  • Fertility and adoption benefits.
  • Access to supplemental insurance plans.
  • Headspace mindfulness app subscription.
  • Global Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement benefits with employer match.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and family care leave.
  • Pretax commuter benefit.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • Employee donation match to community organizations.
  • Six Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
  • Dog-friendly workplace.
  • Free lunch and snacks.
  • Private rooftop.
  • Hack week twice per year.
  • Eligibility for an option to purchase common stock.
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