Software Engineer, Frontend Full Time

Squarespace is looking for experienced JavaScript engineers with strong design sensibilities and a desire to create interfaces that are a pleasure to use.
The Frontend team at Squarespace is building 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 go beyond what is possible in a web browser, we want to hear from you! You will report to the Product Engineering Team Lead in our New York City headquarters.

You'll Get To…

• Design and build new features into the Squarespace interface


• Take a lead role with other engineers and designers to provide strong customer-focused experiences


• Keep our product up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies such as React and ES2016+


• Practice disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, and writing beautiful, readable code)


• Actively contribute to team and company standards


• Mentor junior team members

Who We're Looking For

• Strong JavaScript development skills, understanding of new ES6 concepts, and proficiency in React, Angular, or other modern JS frameworks


• Extensive experience developing large-scale application software


• Have full knowledge of the DOM, new HTML5 constructs, 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 dependable code


• BS or MS in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience


• 2+ years of 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


• 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: $110,500 – $178,250 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.

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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