Senior Software Engineer, Java - Core Experience

The Core Experience Group is dedicated to the most impactful of user experiences at Squarespace, and is closely focused on the transformative potential of AI for our users. Core Experience touches all of the important moments in the user journey, from trial start to first sale, and well beyond. We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team, focusing on building and enhancing our AI roadmap.

You will join a high-impact team instrumental to powering Squarespace's next generation of the most impactful features at Squarespace. This role is hybrid in Dublin, being 3 days per week in the office, and you will report to the Group Engineering Manager. You'll Get To… Lead technical design and implementation of complex features, focusing on API extensibility, performance, and maintainability.

Work in a cross-functional team, including Product and Design. Mentor junior engineers in Java development best practices. Who We're Looking For Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs with an understanding of API design principles, versioning, and documentation. 5+ years of experience in Java and the Spring ecosystem. Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. A strong orientation and understanding of leveraging AI for consumer-facing products at scale Benefits & Perks Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children including medical, dental, and vision Life and Income Protection Fertility and adoption benefits Headspace mindfulness app subscription Global Employee Assistance Program Pension benefits with employer match Flexible paid time off 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave 2 weeks paid family care leave Education reimbursement Employee donation match to community organizations 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Free lunch and snacks Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral 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. 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 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers. Our Commitment Today, 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 customer base, but we also strive for 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.

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Squarespace, Inc. operates platform for businesses and independent creators to build online presence, grow their brands, and manage their businesses across the internet. Its suite of integrated products enables users to manage their projects and businesses through websites, domains, e-commerce, marketing tools, and scheduling, as well as tools for managing a social media presence.

It serves small and medium-sized businesses, and independent creators, such as restaurants, photographers, wedding...