At Squarespace, we empower millions of creators—from artists to entrepreneurs—to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. The journey for every single one of these customers begins with a single step: securing a domain. This is a hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week.
Domains teams that we are hiring for:
- Domains Email: 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.
You'll Get To...
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs , using Java.
- Lead technical design discussions, propose solutions, and make informed architectural decisions that align with our overall strategy.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful product experiences.
- Set a standard of technical excellence through RFC reviews and the code review process
- Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.
Who We're Looking For
- 7+ years of backend software development, building scalable and distributed systems in cloud environments (e.g. GCP, AWS)
- 4+ years of development experience in Java and Spring
- Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as CockroachDB, MongoDB
- Familiarity with queuing or streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP
- Nice to have, but not required: Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS, etc.).
Your team and manager will:
- Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and the growth of the company
- Create an inclusive environment that's psychologically safe and encourages learning
- Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations and milestones
- Plan regular team outings to have fun outside the office
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 orga