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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Communications Platform)

Squarespace
Location
New York City
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$185,500 - $299,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Deep expertise in Java and backend service development
  • Strong experience with distributed systems in production
  • Proven track record of technical leadership at the Staff or Senior-plus level
  • Experience evolving existing systems
  • Experience operating within platform engineering contexts
Nice to have
  • Strong understanding of multi-channel communication infrastructure
What the job really is

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the technical direction of the Communications Platform team at Squarespace, focusing on architecture, design, and implementation of systems for email delivery, push notifications, and in-product messaging. This hands-on role involves mentoring engineers, driving platform modernization, and ensuring the reliability and security of the infrastructure that supports customer engagement. The position requires significant technical leadership and collaboration across teams to enhance engineering quality and address systemic risks.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requires 3 days per week in the NYC office
  • No specific mention of remote work options beyond the hybrid model
  • Technologies include some legacy systems that may require modernization
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