Senior Software Engineer - Backend
SquarespacePelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Posted October 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Squarespace is a design-driven platform empowering entrepreneurs to build online brands and businesses worldwide. We offer a comprehensive suite of products including websites, domains, e-commerce, marketing tools, and social media management. Our team of over 1,700 professionals across multiple global locations focuses on creating user-friendly solutions that help customers scale their businesses effectively.
Job Description
Squarespace is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. The role focuses on architecture, performance, and scalability, involving end-to-end development of components and contributing to the long-term vision of the Social space. This position is based in Aveiro, Portugal, and a primary team member, requiring a flexible 3-day week in office.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Go, Java or other object-oriented language application development
- 2+ years of experience using relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- A solid foundation in computer science with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
- A degree in Computer Science or related, or equivalent industry experience
- Commitment to readable code and clear documentation
- A sincere commitment to writing practical technical documentation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU's)
- Flex Benefits Account
- Employee donation match
- Free snacks
- Global Employee Resource Groups
