Description
We are seeking experienced Backend Engineers to join our Acuity Engineering team at Squarespace. As a Backend Engineer, your work will focus on architecture, performance, and scalability. You will be actively involved in the end-to-end development of multiple components and in the long-term vision of Squarespace.
This is a hybrid role working from our Aveiro office 3 days per week. You will report to the Software Engineering Manager. You will be part of Squarespace's initial primary team in the country and help grow our Portugal presence into a market reference.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Lead well-scoped backend projects with guidance from senior engineers
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience developing production systems using Java, PHP, Golang, 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
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you and your dependent children
- Pension benefits with employer match
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Statutory paid time off and all statutory leaves, as required
- Meal Allowance and Flex Benefits Account
- Employee donation match to community organisations
- Free snacks
About Squarespace
Squarespace 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.