Software Engineer, Frontend

Squarespace
New York, NY, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$110,500.0 - $178,250.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Software Applications Web Development Design of User Interfaces Identity and Access Management Node.Js OAuth OpenID Session Management Software Engineering Squarespace Strategies of Testing
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TypeScript ReactJS Backend Information Technology Front End Software Development Golang

Job description

If you are a Frontend Engineer who strives to go beyond what is possible in a web browser, we want to hear from you! You will report to the Engineering Manager in our New York City headquarters., * Work with a wide range of systems, processes, and technologies to own and solve problems across all business units.

  • Build elegant user experiences that enable Squarespace teams to easily add authentication, authorizations and security features to products and services.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization such as product, design, infrastructure, platform, data, security and legal.
  • Help define frontend architecture, engineering standards, testing strategies, and developer experience.
  • Integrate frontend applications with OAuth, OIDC, session management, and authorization services.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of software development experience, with an emphasis on modern frontend technologies (HTML/CSS/TypeScript/React) and building delightful user interfaces.
  • Extensive experience developing large-scale application software
  • Are motivated by solving hard problems, and measure your success in terms of impact doing so.
  • Have experience and interest in contributing to services around OAuth, WebAuthN, IdentityProviders, Identity and Access Management
  • Familiarity with backend development using Node.js, Java, Go, or similar technologies.
  • A strong understanding of, and practical experience with, web application development
  • A sincere commitment to crafting readable and dependable code
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience

Benefits & conditions

  • A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
  • Fertility and adoption benefits
  • 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
  • Pretax commuter benefit
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee donation match to community organizations
  • 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • Free lunch and snacks
  • Private rooftop
  • Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $110,500 - $178,250 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 overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About the company

Squarespace 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 and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://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 workplac

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