Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - Website Elements

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering, developing scalable and maintainable code that enhances user experiences. Your expertise in JavaScript and React allows you to tackle complex UI challenges effectively, ensuring high performance and seamless integration with backend systems. You understand the importance of component design and are committed to reducing technical debt while contributing to overall architecture. You enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge, and fostering their growth within the team. Your collaborative spirit enables you to work closely with cross-functional teams, aligning technical solutions with business objectives. You are passionate about creating user-centric products and thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Desirable

Experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries beyond React is a plus. Familiarity with performance optimization techniques and best practices in UI design will set you apart. A background in CMS development or website builders will be advantageous, as will any experience in agile methodologies.

What you'll do

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Squarespace, you will contribute to the evolution of our website builder and CMS, focusing on modernizing our primary product offering. You will participate in architecture discussions and design reviews, ensuring that technical strategies align with business goals. Your role will involve writing high-quality code, implementing features that enhance user experience, and collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration. You will also take part in roadmap planning, breaking down tasks to enhance team efficiency through code reviews and mentoring junior engineers. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience, making it easier for both internal teams and external customers to build features on our platform.

What we offer

At Squarespace, we provide a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your professional and personal life. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact millions of users worldwide. Our culture encourages innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to your professional development and growth within the company. Join us in shaping the future of website building and CMS technology.