Squarespace is seeking experienced JavaScript engineers with design experience and a desire to create interfaces that are a pleasure to use.

The Frontend team at Squarespace builds one of the most advanced interfaces on the web. With it, our customers can easily create beautiful interactive websites and stores. If you are a Frontend Engineer who strives to push the envelope with what is possible in a web browser, we want to hear from you!

This is a hybrid role working from our New York office 3 days per week. You will report to the Product Engineering Manager.

You'll Get To…

Design and build new features into the Squarespace interface
Collaborate with other engineers and designers to deliver strong customer-focused experiences
Keep our product up to date with the latest frontend technologies such as React and ES2015+
Practice disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, and writing beautiful, pragmatic code)
Actively contribute to team and company standards

Who We're Looking For

Proficient in JavaScript
Have solid knowledge of the DOM, HTML and CSS3
Have experience with Single Page Application development
Keep up to date with the newest technologies
Develop features and create fulfilling user experiences
A strong understanding of, and practical experience with, web application development
A sincere commitment to crafting readable and reliable code
BS or MS in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of industry experience

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
Up 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: $128,500 – $231,500 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 above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.

About Squarespace

Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) 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, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

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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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Senior Software Engineer, Frontend