About the role

Role overview

Squarespace’s Domains Growth organization is seeking a Staff Frontend Software Engineer to lead major initiatives and shape the technical strategy for frontend platforms. You’ll work on products used by millions, with direct and measurable impact on domains customers’ success.

What you’ll work on

Front Site Landing Page for Squarespace Domains and other traffic entry points
Domain search
Reseller opportunities, pricing strategy, cross-sell
Conversion and checkout flows for premium and expired domains

Responsibilities

Serve as a key technical leader for the architecture, design, and implementation of critical frontend systems
Provide hands-on guidance to multiple engineering teams to deliver scalable, maintainable frontend solutions
Design, develop, and maintain advanced user interfaces and reusable components using modern frameworks
Partner with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to define and build new features
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and model a culture of continuous learning
Lead technical discussions and drive architectural decisions to ensure long-term health of the frontend platform
Champion best practices across code quality, accessibility, performance, and testing
Stay current on emerging trends and proactively identify opportunities for innovation

Requirements

8+ years of professional frontend web development experience
Proven experience designing and implementing complex, high-performance, scalable web applications across multiple teams
Ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers
Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular)
Strong understanding of web performance, security, and accessibility
Familiarity with Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure)

Nice to have / preferences

Experience working across teams and stakeholders on growth-focused product areas (acquisition, conversion, checkout)

Location / work model

Hybrid: working from the New York City office 3 days per week

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a technology company focused on helping individuals and businesses create and grow their online presence. Its Domains Growth organization supports millions of domain customers, working on products that drive discovery, acquisition, and conversion in the domain space.

Staff Engineer, Frontend - Domains Growth

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