Senior Software Engineer - Java
SquarespaceNew York City$129k – $232kPosted 23 March 2026
Job Description
At Squarespace, we're reimagining how people bring their ideas to life online. Our RD Engineering teams are at the heart of that mission — building the seamless, powerful experiences our customers rely on every day.
As a Backend Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact team working to create scalable, reliable systems behind some of the most intuitive tools on the web. Whether you've been in the industry for three years or twenty, if you're passionate about designing elegant solutions— we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Team Manager.
We're hiring across several impactful RD teams. Based on your experience and interests, you could join one of the following:
I dentity and Access Management (IAM) is responsible for building and maintaining the foundational systems that ensure secure access across the platform for both customers and internal teams. This includes managing core functionalities like authentication (login), authorization (permissions), and session management.
Communications Platform provides tools and services that make communication between our product teams and customers effortless at scale. Our vision is to create platforms that are easy to use and impactful. Because our work is used by most product teams, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role.
You'll Get To…
Build scalable backend services in Java and related technologies.
Write clean, efficient code that powers high-traffic, production-ready systems.
Contribute to design decisions and architectural discussions.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers.
Create features from concept through implementation to launch.
Who We're Looking For
7+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java, Python, C, or similar languages
Experience building large-scale, distributed systems
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and system design
Comfortable working in collaborative environments where feedback is valued
A degree in Computer Science — or equivalent industry experience that speaks for itself
Why You'll Love It Here
You'll work with passionate, thoughtful engineers solving real-world problems.
You'll be supported in growing your skills and your career.
You'll find a workplace that values inclusivity, creativity, and curiosity.
Benefits Perks
A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
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: $128,500 – $231,500 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.
About Squarespace
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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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