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Squarespace

Senior Software Engineer Backend, Database

Salary€93k – €143k
LocationDublin
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live9h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
7+ years of experience developing backend systems with GoLang or similar object-oriented programming languages
Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, databases, and software design principles
Experience with GoLang, document, and relational databases
Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging tools (e.g., Kafka)
BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Proven ability to take technical ownership, lead large, complex projects, and influence architectural direction across teams
Skills
GoLang
MongoDB
CockroachDB
Kafka
GCP
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Income protection
Fertility benefits
Adoption benefits
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Pension
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Family leave
Education reimbursement
Donation match
Employee resource groups
Free lunch
Snacks
About the role
Squarespace Dublin is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for our Databases team within Infrastructure Foundations. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring Squarespace’s infrastructure operates seamlessly and reliably for our product engineering stakeholders and millions of customers. You’ll maintain key backend infrastructure powering the Squarespace platform and build automation + tooling to help scale our infrastructure. Focusing on developing against our backend tech stack composed of components such as MongoDB, CockroachDB, and Kafka, you’ll be responsible for designing, architecting, and provisioning new infrastructure to help unlock new product functionality.
The job is hybrid in our Dublin Office: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. You will report to the Databases Engineering Team Manager.
You’ll Get To…
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Develop automation that interacts with our infrastructure in the GCP cloud.
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Drive performance improvements and enhance scalability for infrastructure in components like MongoDB, CockroachDB, and Kafka.
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Collaborate with engineering teams across all of SQSP on building new services that scale for the future.
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Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and professional development by participating in technical design reviews and mentoring junior team members.
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Work in: MongoDB, CockroachDB, and Kafka to name a few of our most commonly used infra components.
Who We’re Looking For
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7+ years of experience developing backend systems with GoLang or similar object-oriented programming languages.
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Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, databases, and software design principles.
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Experience with GoLang, document, and relational databases
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Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging tools (e.g., Kafka).
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BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
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Proven ability to take technical ownership, lead large, complex projects, and influence architectural direction across teams.
Benefits & Perks
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Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision
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Life and Income Protection
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Fertility and adoption benefits
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Headspace mindfulness app subscription
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Global Employee Assistance Program
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Pension benefits with employer match
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Flexible paid time off
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26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave
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2 weeks paid family care leave
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Education reimbursement
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Employee donation match to community organizations
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7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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Free lunch and snacks
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Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Cash Compensation Range: €93,000 - €143,000 EUR
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.
In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Thank you in advance for providing the following details about your work history from your resume! This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process.
Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview. We also will not reach out to you via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.
If you plan to use AI in any capacity during your candidate journey, please review our Candidate AI Policy.
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