Software Engineer – Java Full Time

The Squarespace Domains group is looking for a Backend Engineer! Our group’s products offer customers the tools to establish the foundation of their digital presence. The teams are focused on building new features to allow customers to do more with their domains. The Registrar is the core foundation of the Domains business. They own the integration with the Registries and are responsible for ensuring the domain is registered correctly on the internet. On this team you will get the opportunity to contribute to one of the largest domain registrars in the world and work on interesting challenges related to infrastructure, scalability and reliability
This is a hybrid role working from our Aveiro office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Team Manager.

You'll Get To…

• Help scale our services to support our growing product needs


• Participate in high impact projects to help build the future of the Domains and Email products


• Work with and learn from Senior and Staff engineers on the team


• You will lead well-scoped backend projects with guidance from senior engineers

Who We're Looking For

• 2 + years of experience developing production systems using Java or similar Object-oriented languages


• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, databases and software design practices


• BS or MS in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience


• Ownership towards features and projects you are working on

What you can expect from us

• 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

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you and your dependent children


• Retirement benefits with employer match


• Fertility and adoption benefits


• Headspace mindfulness app subscription


• Statutory paid time off and all statutory leaves, as required


• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU's) for all full-time employees


• Flex Benefits Account


• Employee donation match to community organisations


• Free snacks


• In the easily accessible city centre of Aveiro


• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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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