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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Communications Platform) at Squarespace

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$185,500 – $299,000/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
New York, New York
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Squarespace is hiring a Backend Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of its Communications Platform team, which powers email, push notifications, and in-product messaging. The role owns architecture, platform modernization, reliability, security, and engineering standards; provides hands-on technical leadership and mentorship; and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders. It is a hybrid position based in the New York City office three days per week and requires 10+ years of backend engineering experience, deep Java expertise, and production distributed-systems experience. The cash compensation range is $185,500 to $299,000 USD, with medical, retirement, leave, and other benefits.

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