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Staff Software Engineer, Revenue Systems

Squarespace
Location
New York City
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Domains & Applications
Salary
$185,500 - $299,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer at Squarespace, you will be responsible for overseeing and evolving the systems that support the company's monetization platform, including billing, payments, and orders. Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives, leading architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and contributing high-quality code. This position emphasizes technical leadership and the opportunity to influence critical business initiatives.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring 3 days in the NYC office per week
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Java and Springboot, which may indicate a focus on legacy systems
  • High level of responsibility with potential pressure due to the critical nature of the projects
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