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.
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.
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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
