Staff Software Engineer, Frontend – Websites

Squarespace is a website building and hosting company that allows users to create professional websites using pre-built templates.
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Description For Staff Software Engineer, Frontend – Websites

Squarespace, a leading website building and hosting platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Frontend team focusing on the websites product line. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the most widely-used website building platforms in the world. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be working on complex frontend architectures that power Squarespace's website editing and publishing systems. The position requires expertise in modern frontend technologies and frameworks, with a focus on creating intuitive, high-performance web applications. You'll be collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features that millions of users rely on to create and manage their online presence. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strategic thinking and deep technical expertise. You'll be expected to mentor other engineers, contribute to technical decision-making, and help set technical direction for frontend initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced frontend engineer looking to make a significant impact at a company that values design, user experience, and technical excellence. The position offers the chance to work on challenging problems at scale while helping to shape the future of web development tools.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Frontend – Websites

  • Lead frontend architecture decisions for the websites platform
  • Develop and maintain core frontend infrastructure
  • Mentor and guide other frontend engineers
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to implement new features
  • Optimize application performance and user experience
  • Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Frontend – Websites

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
  • Extensive experience with modern JavaScript and frontend frameworks, particularly React
  • Strong understanding of web performance optimization and browser rendering
  • Experience with TypeScript and modern frontend build tools
  • Track record of technical leadership and mentoring other engineers
  • Strong understanding of web standards and cross-browser compatibility
  • Experience with large-scale frontend applications

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