Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Compute, Devops

Posted on 8/28/2024

Squarespace

Squarespace

1,001-5,000 employees

Website building platform for individuals and businesses

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$128.5k - $231.5kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in NYC at least 3 days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
Ruby
Java
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Programming experience in at least one compiled language (Go, Java, C++, Rust) and one dynamic language (Python, JavaScript, Ruby). The team writes tools and services in Go but knowledge is not a strict requirement.
  • 5+ years of experience building large-scale software and distributed systems in *nix environments with technologies that power internal and public clouds: Kubernetes, VMware hypervisors, GCP/GKE, Terraform, Ansible.
  • 2+ years of experience working with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation technology stack including Envoy and Prometheus, as well as other related technologies such as Grafana, Drone, or Hashicorp Vault.
  • A solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
  • Experience with paradigms for automatic and automated testing of distributed systems.
Responsibilities
  • Build internal services like Kubernetes operators, automated VM provisioning, application service discovery and dynamic routing (service mesh) between our data centers and public cloud providers, platform-as-a-service abstractions, and self-service configuration of our production infrastructure.
  • Write high-quality, performant code that orchestrates the infrastructure to securely, quickly, and reliably serve millions of websites. Create, own, and operate important distributed systems that allow Squarespace to deploy code safely and quickly.
  • Share our on-call rotation and be an escalation point to assess complex problems in real time across our high-traffic software systems.
  • Lead by example and break down how you make decisions to help grow team members earlier in their career.

Squarespace provides a platform for individuals and businesses to create and manage professional websites without needing technical skills. Users can choose from a variety of website templates and utilize tools for e-commerce and marketing, all accessible through a subscription model. This means clients pay a recurring fee to use Squarespace's services, which include hosting and additional features like custom domains and email marketing. Unlike many competitors, Squarespace focuses on an all-in-one solution that caters to a diverse clientele, including small business owners and artists. The company's goal is to empower users to establish a strong online presence while also fostering a supportive work environment for its employees.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$368.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for no-code platforms aligns with Squarespace's user-friendly tools.
  • Remote work trends increase the need for personal and professional websites.
  • Integration with social media expands e-commerce opportunities for Squarespace.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI-driven competitors may erode Squarespace's market share.
  • Permira's acquisition could disrupt operations or alienate existing customers.
  • Economic uncertainties may reduce spending on premium website subscriptions.

What makes Squarespace unique

  • Squarespace offers a comprehensive suite of tools for website building and e-commerce.
  • The company partners with artists like Jeff Koons for unique web template designs.
  • Squarespace's Blueprint AI enhances personalized website creation for users.

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Benefits

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

Fertility and adoption benefits

Retirement benefits with employer match

Flexible vacation & paid time off

Up to 20 weeks of paid family leave

Equity plan for all employees

$100 per month remote stipend

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match to community organizations

7 Employee Resource Groups across locations

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