Staff Engineer, Frontend - Domains Growth

The Squarespace Domains Growth organization is looking for a Frontend Staff Software Engineer to lead large initiatives and develop the technical strategy for our platforms. Squarespace Domains supports millions of Domains customers – a community of dreamers, entrepreneurs, and pro-level users all seeking to establish their online presence - you'll work on products used by millions, with a direct and measurable impact on their success. As an engineer in the Domains Growth organization, you will be part the effort to build several core capabilities in the domain space including: Front Site Landing Page for Squarespace Domains and other traffic entry points, domain search, reseller opportunities, pricing strategy, cross-sell, conversion, checkout, and other growth areas in premium and expired domains. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product and design to build systems that focus on increasing revenue, customer acquisition, and conversion. This is a hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week and you will report into the Domains Growth Engineering Manager. You’ll Get To… Serve as a key technical leader, driving the architecture, design, and implementation of critical frontend systems and client platforms Provide hands-on guidance to multiple engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions Design, develop, and maintain advanced user interfaces and reusable components using modern frameworks and libraries Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to define and build new features Act as a mentor and role model for junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning Drive architectural decisions and lead technical discussions to ensure the long-term health of our frontend platform Champion best practices in code quality, accessibility, performance, and testing. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation Who We’re Looking For Have 8+ years of professional experience in frontend web development Have a proven track record of designing and implementing complex, high-performance, and scalable web applications, in collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders Demonstrate the ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers Have experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular Have a strong understanding of web performance, security, and accessibility principles Are familiar with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) Are familiar with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure). Your team and manager will Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and the growth of the company Create an inclusive environment that’s psychologically safe and encourages learning Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations and milestones Benefits Perks A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums Health Savings Account with Squarespace funding Fertility and adoption benefits Supplemental Insurance plans Headspace mindfulness app subscription Global Employee Assistance Program Retirement benefits with employer match Flexible paid time off 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave $100 per month remote Stipend Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage Education reimbursement Employee donation match to community organizations 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Cash Compensation Range: $185,500 - $299,000 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 overtime pay), Squarespace emp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)