Senior Software Backend Engineer, Scheduling

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on backend or full-stack contributions. You will work within our Acuity Scheduling organization, a distinct brand and platform within the Squarespace suite of products helping appointment-based businesses automate their client bookings, cancellations, reminders, and payments with flexible scheduling software.You will report to an Engineering Team Manager and will work hybrid out of our headquarters in New York City.You'll Get To…Develop new features for Acuity Scheduling, a PHP and React application, with a focus on backend or full-stack contributionsWrite server-side production code for our high-volume, available applications, develop rapid prototypes for new features, and guide our technical designs forwardScale and improve the performance of the application and databaseCollaborate with other engineers, product, design, analytics, and customer operations to understand why we build the features we doPractice and be a mentor for disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, and writing elegant, readable code)Who We're Looking For5+ years of large-scale software development experience in PHP, Java, Python, Go or another object-oriented language.A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.A sincere commitment to creating readable code and an understanding of database schema design, caching, and scalability.A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience.Experience in frontend development using React or a comparable JavaScript framework is preferred, but not required.Benefits & PerksA choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiumsHealth Savings Account with Squarespace fundingFertility and adoption benefitsSupplemental Insurance plansHeadspace mindfulness app subscriptionGlobal Employee Assistance Program (available January 2025)Retirement benefits with employer matchFlexible paid time off20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member$100 per month remote StipendAccess to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverageEducation reimbursementEmployee donation match to community organizations6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)Cash Compensation Range: $118,000 - $198,000 USDThe base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to receive an incentive award as part of their total compensation.About SquarespaceSquarespace 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 and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in 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 CommitmentToday, 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.#LI-HybridThank you in advance for providing the following details about your work history from your resume! This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process.Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview. We also will not reach out to you via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.