Principal Software Engineer, Search

Squarespace is hiring a Principal Software Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Software Engineer, Search, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (CST)). 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: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture 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 • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment