Squarespace is looking for a backend Senior Software Engineer on the User and Identity Platform team within the Foundations Platform Engineering group. This team is responsible for developing and securing Squarespace’s main authentication, authorization, OAuth, and external integrations. By joining us, you’ll be at the forefront of designing secure systems, making a significant impact on the safety and integrity of our platform. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge security and want to play a key role in protecting valuable data, this is the opportunity for you.
In this role, you will be reporting to the Engineering Manager of the User and Identity Platforms. This is a hybrid role based out of our NY headquarters.
As a Senior Software Engineer on Identity and User Platform, you will:
- Develop features for the authentication, authorization, and account services at Squarespace
- Work with engineering teams across the company to enhance our identity platforms and ensure the successful adoption of best practices
- Improve the developer experience for other engineers by platformizing Identity components
- Write testable, readable, and maintainable code
- Participate in platform-level architecture discussions and decisions
- Mentor fellow teammates on design patterns and best practices
This role is a good fit for you if you:
- Have 4+ years of experience developing scalable microservices-based systems using modern Java/JVM technologies
- Understand database schema design, caching, and scalability for Relational and NoSQL databases. We use MongoDB, Postgres, and CockroachDB
- Have a security mindset - ensuring our systems are secure is our highest priority
- Want to work on platform scalability, reliability, and performance
- Are passionate about code quality
What you can expect from us:
Your team and manager will:
- Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and our growth
- 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
Benefits & Perks
- A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
- Health Savings Account with Squarespace funding
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Supplemental Insurance plans
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Retirement benefits with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
- Equity plan for all employees
- $100 per month remote Stipend
- Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
- Education reimbursement
- Employee donation match to community organizations
- 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- 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, and 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), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.
About Squarespace
Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) 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, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit 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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Cash Compensation Overview
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 below (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.
Salary Range:
$128,500—$207,000 USD
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