Full-Time

Software Engineer

Compute, Devops

Posted on 9/3/2024

Squarespace

Squarespace

1,001-5,000 employees

Website building platform for professionals

Compensation Overview

$110.5k - $178.3k/yr

+ Equity

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Requires onsite presence in New York City for at least three days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
JavaScript
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.
  • 3+ 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.
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 emphasizes a user-friendly experience and offers a comprehensive all-in-one solution for online presence. The company's goal is to empower users to build their own websites easily while maintaining a strong focus on employee well-being and support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven website builders boosts Squarespace's market appeal.
  • Collaboration with Formations Corp expands Squarespace's customer base among solopreneurs.
  • New website plans offer flexibility, attracting diverse businesses to Squarespace.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven builders like Wix's ADI and GoDaddy's Websites + Marketing.
  • Rise of no-code platforms like Webflow and Bubble offering more customization.
  • Economic downturns may lead to reduced spending on premium website services.

What makes Squarespace unique

  • Squarespace offers an AI-powered website builder, Blueprint AI, for innovative site creation.
  • The company collaborates with Formations Corp to support solopreneurs with comprehensive solutions.
  • Squarespace integrates with MindBody, providing seamless solutions for service-based businesses.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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