Principal Software Engineer, Data

Squarespace is hiring a Principal Software Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Software Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Generous paid time off and company holidays How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Squarespace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment