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# Software Engineer - Java

- **Company:** Squarespace
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,500.0 - $231,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/431e21d5-73a3-4864-a9e3-14c706c48eaf

## About the Role

* 7+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java, Python, C, or similar languages
 * Experience building large-scale, distributed systems
 * Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and system design
 * Comfortable working in collaborative environments where feedback is valued
 * A degree in Computer Science - or equivalent industry experience that speaks for itself

## Description

As a Backend Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact team working to create scalable, reliable systems behind some of the most intuitive tools on the web. Whether you've been in the industry for three years or twenty, if you're passionate about designing elegant solutions- we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Team Manager.

We're hiring across several impactful R&D teams. Based on your experience and interests, you could join one of the following:

 * SQSP Payments is dedicated to simplifying the financial side of commerce, enabling merchants to securely and reliably collect payments from their customers with minimal effort. Our team's mission is to build and maintain systems that allow merchants to focus on what matters most: growing their brand.

You'll Get To...

 * Build scalable backend services in Java and related technologies.
 * Write clean, efficient code that powers high-traffic, production-ready systems.
 * Contribute to design decisions and architectural discussions.
 * Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers.
 * Create features from concept through implementation to launch.


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