Squarespace · 22 hours ago
Software Engineer, Backend
New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $178K/yr
3+ years expSquarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. They are seeking a backend engineer to join the Data Platform Group, focusing on building software and processes for data-driven insights. The role involves designing APIs and tools for data delivery to enhance product offerings.
Developer ToolsE-Commerce PlatformsPublishingSoftwareWeb Design
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience developing in Java is preferred
Benefits
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
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
Company
Squarespace
Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform that helps users create websites without needing advanced technical skills.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$578.5MKey Investors
General Atlantic
2024-05-13Acquired
2023-11-15Post Ipo Secondary
2021-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Anthony Casalena
Founder & CEO
Nathan Gooden
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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