Staff Backend Engineer, Search

Squarespace is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Backend Engineer, Search, 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 (West Coast)). 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: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends • Annual learning and professional development budget • Flexible working hours across US time zones 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 • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)