Senior Software Backend Engineer, Scheduling (PHP)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on backend or full-stack contributions. You will work within our Acuity Scheduling organization, a distinct brand and platform within the Squarespace suite of products helping appointment-based businesses automate their client bookings, cancellations, reminders, and payments with flexible scheduling software.

You will report to an Engineering Team Manager and have the option to work onsite, hybrid, or fully remote (U.S. only). Acuity Scheduling is headquartered in New York City.

You'll Get To…

• Develop new features for Acuity Scheduling, a PHP and React application, with a focus on backend or full-stack contributions
• Write server-side production code for our high-volume, available applications, develop rapid prototypes for new features, and guide our technical designs forward
• Scale and improve the performance of the application and database
• Collaborate with other engineers, product, design, analytics, and customer operations to understand why we build the features we do
• Practice and be a mentor for disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, and writing elegant, readable code)

Who We're Looking For

• 5+ years of large-scale software development experience in PHP, Java, Python, Go or another object-oriented language.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
• A sincere commitment to creating readable code and an understanding of database schema design, caching, and scalability.
• A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in frontend development using React or a comparable JavaScript framework is preferred, but not required.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
• Equity plan for all employees
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop

Cash Compensation Range: $118,000 - $198,000 USD

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 …