Squarespace is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Data Platform Group. We are focused on building interoperable software, datasets/processes to provide relevant data-driven insights to our internal/external customers. These data signals directly support initiatives in the product/business.

As part of the Data Distribution team within Data Platform, you will design & develop APIs & other interfaces to facilitate the programmatic delivery of datasets to internal/external stakeholders. You will also architect & build self-service oriented tools to allow partners to spin up data delivery mechanisms. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Manager of Data Distribution.

You'll Get To

• Design & implement robust, flexible APIs to serve a diverse variety of datasets to customers
• Architect & build self-service tools/frameworks to enable stakeholders to set up delivery of product-oriented data
• Incorporate 'Privacy by Design' principles throughout our data ecosystem, protecting the data of Squarespace & our customers
• Collaborate with product managers, product engineers, data owners, & data stewards to bring high-quality products to life
• Work with other engineers to improve the reliability, scalability, & maintainability of our microservices & pipelines

Who We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience building microservices & API layers
• 3+ years of experience owning backend systems/components throughout the entire software development lifecycle
• History of contributing to technical architecture, evaluating tradeoffs, & driving best practices across engineering teams
• Prior experience with API design, relational & non-relational databases, & cloud platform integrations
• Familiarity with sensitive data handling, containerization/orchestration/microservices, CI/CD pipelines is beneficial

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, & vision
• Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave & up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $128,500 - $207,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & 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 & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & 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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