10+ years experience with complex distributed backend services
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, notably Java
Experience leading system architecture decisions across teams
Demonstrated ability to align engineering and business goals
Background in billing, orders, or payment systems at scale
Responsibilities
Own system architectural vision for critical business areas
Translate high-level system vision into project plans
Lead and liaise on business-critical cross-functional projects
Mentor team engineers to enhance quality and autonomy
Drive engineering best practices and technical leadership
Set the engineering quality bar with high-quality code contributions
Benefits
Choice of medical plans with 100% premium coverage option
Supplemental life and disability insurance
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to a mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
12 weeks paid parental leave
Pretax commuter benefits
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop access
Hack week incentive
Full Job Description
Squarespace is seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to support and evolve the systems at the core core of our monetization platform: billing, payments and orders. In this role, you will provide technical oversight over the critical monetization machinery that accepts orders, processes payments and bills subscriptions. You will regularly collaborate with engineering leadership and key product, strategy and finance stakeholders to align technical strategy with Squarespace's business objectives. This is an opportunity to take on IC technical leadership responsibilities and own system architecture for high-visibility initiatives tied directly to Squarespace's core businesses.
This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Director of Revenue Systems. You'll Get To...
Own system architectural vision and design for critical areas of our business.
Transform high-level system vision into estimated project plans for initiatives central to Squarespace's strategy.
Serve as technical lead and cross-functional liaison on business-critical projects, making and defending engineering decisions key to the success of the business.
Mentor engineers on the team to deliver ever greater quality with ever growing autonomy.
Drive best practices for engineering excellence and technical leadership, influence design reviews, question assumptions, point out pitfalls and foster shared understanding
Set the engineering quality bar for the team through regular, high-quality code contributions across billing, orders and payments.
Who We're Looking For
10 or more years experience specifying, delivering and maintaining complex distributed backend services.
Significant experience with multiple programming languages (especially Java) and a broad range of tools like Springboot, hibernate, databases, etc.
Demonstrated experience leading system architecture decisions across multiple teams or initiatives
Proven ability to serve as a technical lead on cross-functional projects, aligning engineering and business goals without sacrificing engineering quality
Experience working with billing, orders or payment systems at scale
Benefits & Perks
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
7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
Hack week twice per year
Cash Compensation Range: $185,500 - $299,000 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.
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About Squarespace
Squarespace is a website building and hosting company headquartered in New York City. The company provides a platform that allows users to create and manage websites, blogs, and online stores. Squarespace was founded in 2003 by Anthony Casalena and has since grown to become one of the leading website building and hosting platforms in the world. The company has over 1,200 employees and serves millions of customers worldwide. Squarespace is known for its user-friendly interface, customizable templates, and powerful e-commerce tools.