Squarespace is looking for an Engineering Team Manager to lead a team as part of the Website Platform group. The mission of Website Foundations is to modernize and evolve Squarespace's primary product offering, our Website builder and CMS. This includes developing systems and platforms for both our internal and external customers to build features on top of the Website builder in a safe and self service way. This role calls for a technical manager with backend experience that can lead by example to create engineering solutions for maintenance and technical debt, system design and architecture.
This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Manager.
You'll Get To…
- 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 developing project initiatives and selecting new projects to pursue based on technical needs.
- Participate in system design, best practices and architecture discussions to inform our future roadmap.
- Lead large-scale initiatives that impact millions of customers.
Who We're Looking For
- 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.
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: $153,500 - $247,250 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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What We Do
Squarespace is a leading all-in-one website building and ecommerce platform that enables millions to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. Our products allow anyone at any stage of their journey to manage their projects and businesses through websites, domains, ecommerce, marketing tools, and scheduling, along with tools for managing a social media presence with Unfold. Squarespace democratizes access to outstanding design, helping our customers in approximately 200 countries and territories maintain consistent branding across all digital touchpoints to stand out online. Our team of more than 1,400 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information, visit www.squarespace.com.
Why Work With Us
Flexibility at Squarespace isn’t new and all roles at Squarespace are flexible in one way or another. We believe in building a culture that embraces individuality while cultivating collaboration and creativity. We care about the needs of our employees and appreciate the varied ways in which people do their best work individually and together.
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