Software Engineer - Java

Posted 5 Hours Ago
New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid
111K-178K Annually
Mid level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Marketing Tech • Payments • Software • Design • SEO
We build products that help entrepreneurs stand out and succeed.
The Role
Develop server-side code, build high-volume production applications, rapidly prototype solutions, and collaborate with engineers and designers on customer-focused experiences. Ensure the reliability and scalability of systems supporting Squarespace merchants and users, particularly within the Squarespace Payments team.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Squarespace, we firmly believe that design is not merely "how it looks" but "how it works." With this in mind, our backend engineers work on R&D Engineering teams, which are dedicated to creating the most seamless, integrated products possible. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the R&D Engineering Team Lead.

We are hiring for the following R&D team(s):

Squarespace Payments is dedicated to simplifying the financial side of commerce, enabling merchants to securely and reliably collect payments from their customers with minimal effort. Our team's mission is to build and maintain systems that allow merchants to focus on what matters most: growing their brand.

You'll Get To…
  • Write server-side code, create high-volume production applications, and develop prototypes quickly.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and designers to provide intuitive customer-focused experiences.
  • Ensure the reliability of systems essential to Squarespace users and businesses powered by Squarespace.
Who We're Looking For
  • 4+ years of development experience in Java, Python, Go or another Object-oriented language. Experience developing large-scale software.
  • A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
  • A sincere commitment to creating readable code and an understanding of database schema design, caching and scalability.
  • A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience.
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
  • 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • Free lunch and snacks
  • Private rooftop
  • Hack week twice per year!
Cash Compensation Range: $110,500 - $178,250 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 scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.


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Skills Required

  • 4+ years of software development experience using Java, Python, Go, or another object-oriented language
  • Experience developing large-scale software applications
  • Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • Understanding of readable code, database schema design, caching, and scalability
  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

What the Team is Saying

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Squarespace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Parental and family leave is described as up to 20 weeks paid for birthing and non‑birthing parents, with adoption and foster placement included and consistently referenced in 2026 materials. This breadth positions caregiving support as a standout element of the total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, plus behavioral‑health resources such as Headspace, EAP, and telehealth, are highlighted, with employer‑verified listings still describing top‑tier coverage in 2026. Wellness tools and telehealth access reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is framed as flexible/“unlimited” PTO, and company materials and employer‑verified listings echo this approach in 2026. The policy is positioned to encourage unplugging and recharging across teams.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,723 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

Squarespace employees are ownership-minded, builders, tenacious, resourceful, hands-on, humble, self-motivated, experimental, curious, resilient, inclusive, and empathetic.

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