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Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Frontend, Websites

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Squarespace

Squarespace

1,001-5,000 employees

Website building and hosting platform

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$185.5k - $299kAnnually

+ Equity

Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Have 10+ years of experience developing web-based production systems with at least 8+ years of building user-facing products and platforms with JavaScript (including React and TypeScript)
  • Have experience building and implementing long-term technical strategy
  • Keep a user-first perspective while building your products
  • Have experience building out modular UI components that help other teams easily integrate features into their applications
  • Want to expand your technical influence and effect across teams while still being a hands-on individual contributor
  • Enjoy exploring the intersection between product and engineering
Responsibilities
  • Code. Contribute directly to projects that require more senior technical expertise or to quickly address ambiguous engineering challenges across the organization
  • Write. Create medium to long term technical strategies for our website product and platform. Clearly and concisely write that strategy and collaborate with engineers across the organization to implement the strategy
  • Plan. Tie technical investments to business priorities, lead architecture discussions and design reviews, and contribute to product roadmap planning
  • Implement. Create project work breakdowns for the team, increase how quickly the team can iterate, provide code reviews, and individual feature development
  • Collaborate. Work with engineering teams across the company
  • Mentor. Multiply your effectiveness through influence by growing our experienced team of Software Engineers of several levels

Squarespace provides a platform for individuals and businesses to create and manage professional websites without needing technical skills. Users can choose from a variety of website templates and utilize tools for e-commerce and marketing, all accessible through a subscription model. This means clients pay a recurring fee to use Squarespace's services, which include hosting and additional features like custom domains and email marketing. Unlike many competitors, Squarespace focuses on an all-in-one solution that caters to a diverse clientele, including small business owners and artists. The company's goal is to empower users to establish their online presence easily while maintaining a supportive work environment for its employees.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$578.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by Permira for $6.9 billion indicates strong market confidence and potential for future growth.
  • Squarespace's commitment to employee well-being, including premium benefits and flexible work arrangements, makes it an attractive workplace.
  • The company's continuous innovation, such as new brand campaigns and premium services, enhances its market position and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The recent DNS hijacking incidents expose vulnerabilities in Squarespace's domain management, potentially damaging its reputation and customer trust.
  • The transition to a private company under Permira may lead to strategic shifts that could impact employee morale and job security.

What makes Squarespace unique

  • Squarespace offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies website creation and management, making it accessible to users without advanced technical skills, unlike more complex competitors.
  • The company's subscription-based SaaS model ensures a steady revenue stream, allowing continuous investment in platform improvements and customer support.
  • Squarespace's strong focus on design and user experience sets it apart in the crowded website builder market, appealing particularly to creative professionals and small businesses.

Benefits

Health insurance with 100% premium covered for you and your dependent children

Fertility and adoption benefits

Retirement benefits with employer match

Flexible vacation & paid time off

Up to 20 weeks of paid family leave

Equity plan for all employees

$100 per month remote stipend

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match to community organizations

7 Employee Resource Groups across locations