Full-Time

Engineering Team Manager

Websites Platform

Posted on 10/22/2024

Squarespace

Squarespace

1,001-5,000 employees

Website building and hosting platform

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$153.5k - $247.3kAnnually

+ On-target commissions + Overtime pay + Incentive award

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in NYC 3 days per week.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • 5+ years of industry experience shipping web applications across large codebases with many contributors.
  • 2+ years of experience managing a Product engineering team of four or more engineers.
  • Ability to break down technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders through documents and presentations.
  • Strong technical foundations to navigate the inherent tradeoffs in product engineering decisions.
  • A manager who prioritizes an inclusive culture of psychological safety and technical rigor.
  • A technical manager who can lead by example, including writing and reviewing code.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and mentor a diverse team of experienced Software Engineers ICs across a spectrum of seniority.
  • Assume an active role in the career development of direct reports with regular 1:1s, direct feedback, coaching.
  • Exercise technical expertise in reviewing projects initiatives and selecting new projects to pursue.
  • Participate in system design, best practices and architecture discussions to inform our future roadmap.
  • Lead large-scale initiatives that impact millions of customers.

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

IPO

Total Funding

$368.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for no-code platforms aligns with Squarespace's user-friendly tools.
  • Remote work trends increase the need for personal and professional websites.
  • Integration with social media expands e-commerce opportunities for Squarespace.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI-driven competitors may erode Squarespace's market share.
  • Permira's acquisition could disrupt operations or alienate existing customers.
  • Economic uncertainties may reduce spending on premium website subscriptions.

What makes Squarespace unique

  • Squarespace offers a comprehensive suite of tools for website building and e-commerce.
  • The company partners with artists like Jeff Koons for unique web template designs.
  • Squarespace's Blueprint AI enhances personalized website creation for users.

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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

INACTIVE