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Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York City, NY
54-54 Hourly
Internship
Hybrid
New York City, NY
54-54 Hourly
Internship
The Software Engineering Intern will contribute to frontend development, requiring JavaScript skills, while gaining experience in web platform technologies.
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Squarespace is looking for passionate and eager students to join our Software Engineering Internship Program this summer in New York City. We have a variety of evolving teams at Squarespace who are pushing out the next generation of web platform technologies. Over the course of our 12 week paid program, you will contribute, grow your technical skills, and explore all that Squarespace and NYC have to offer!

Our Intern Role

Frontend: Our Frontend teams build one of the most advanced interfaces on the web with an intricate eye for design. For Frontend, you will need experience in JavaScript.

How to Apply
  • Please review team descriptions and note the team language requirement.
  • We'll review your application, and if your experience is a match, we'll send you a take-home assessment before moving on to interviews.
Qualifications for All Roles
  • Currently enrolled student, graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • A foundation in computer science with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
Compensation: $54.00 USD hourly rateAbout 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 customers, but we also work toward 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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Top Skills

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