Staff Software Engineer, Java (Domains Email)

<p>Squarespace is looking for a Backend Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of our Business Email team. This team is the engine behind one of our high-growth product categories, serving as a critical pillar in our mission to help entrepreneurs succeed. We are selling more than just a service; we are building the indispensable communication hub that allows millions of users to manage their professional identity.</p> <p>In this role, You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional partners to evolve a complex backend that powers customer-facing email experiences, integrations, and infrastructure. This is a hands-on role with real technical depth, paired with broad influence across the org.</p> <p>This is a hybrid role based in our NYC office (3 days per week), reporting to the Engineering Manager of Email.</p> <h2>You'll Get To...</h2> <ul> <li>Serve as a key technical leader, driving the architecture, design, and implementation of new and existing business email products</li> <li>Provide hands-on guidance to the large engineering team, mentoring senior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow in system design, decision-making, and ownership</li> <li>Write high-quality Java code and stay close to execution, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions</li> <li>Partner deeply with Product, Design, Growth, Marketing, and BizDev to translate business goals into robust technical solutions</li> <li>Identify and proactively address systemic issues (performance, operability, resiliency, security) before they become problems</li> <li>Balance short-term delivery with long-term health, making thoughtful tradeoffs and communicating them clearly to stakeholders</li> </ul> <h2>Who We're Looking For</h2> <ul> <li>10+ years of backend engineering experience, with significant time building and operating large-scale, customer-facing systems</li> <li>Deep expertise in Java and backend service development (APIs, async processing, data stores, messaging systems)</li> <li>Strong experience with distributed systems, including reliability, scaling, and failure modes in production</li> <li>A proven track record of technical leadership at Staff or Senior-plus level, influencing architecture across multiple teams</li> <li>Experience evolving existing systems — modernizing, simplifying, and strengthening them without unnecessary rewrites</li> <li>The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners</li> <li>A mindset oriented toward mentorship, collaboration, and inclusive technical leadership</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Your team and manager will</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and the growth of the company</li> <li>Create an inclusive environment that’s psychologically safe and encourages learning </li> <li>Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations and milestones</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Benefits Perks</strong></h2> <ul> <li>A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums </li> <li>Fertility and adoption benefits</li> <li>Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage</li> <li>Headspace mindfulness app subscription</li> <li>Global Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Retirement benefits with employer match</li> <li>Flexible paid time off</li> <li>12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave</li> <li>Pretax commuter benefit</li> <li>Education reimbursement</li> <li>Employee donation match to community organizations</li> <li>7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)</li> <li>Dog-friendly workplace</li> <li>Free lunch and snacks</li> <li>Private rooftop</li> <li>Hack week twice per year</li> </ul> <h3>Cash Compensation Range: $185,500 - $299,000 USD</h3> <p>The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other fac ... (truncated, view full listing at source)