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Staff Software Engineer, Domains

Squarespace
Location
Aveiro
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Domains & Applications
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience building large-scale software and highly available and reliable distributed systems
  • Experience building and implementing long-term technical strategy
  • Ability to create effective designs to solve complex problems and lead teams to implement them
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to give impactful feedback to colleagues
  • Hands-on approach and pragmatic attitude in turning ideas into working software
What the job really is

The Staff Software Engineer for the Domains group at Squarespace will lead technical strategy and architecture while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams. The role involves influencing engineering best practices, guiding the team in architecting scalable solutions, and contributing code to complex projects. This hybrid position requires working from the Aveiro office three days a week and focuses on enhancing the company's domain products.

Benefits
  • Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner, and dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Pension benefits with employer match
  • Fertility and adoption benefits
  • Headspace mindfulness app subscription
  • Global Employee Assistance Program
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requires in-office work three days a week
  • The role involves both leadership and hands-on coding, which may appeal to candidates looking for a balance of influence and direct contribution.
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