Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with experience in leading teams — you've successfully managed engineering projects and fostered a collaborative environment. Your technical expertise spans across fullstack development, particularly in JavaScript, React, and Node.js, enabling you to guide your team effectively. You understand the importance of user-centric design and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that the features your team develops meet the highest standards of quality and usability.

You are passionate about mentoring and developing talent — you thrive on helping your team members grow through regular feedback and career development discussions. You believe in cultivating a positive team dynamic, recognizing achievements, and motivating your team to excel. Your leadership style is inclusive, and you encourage open communication and collaboration among team members.

You have a deep understanding of web technologies and are familiar with the challenges faced by web design professionals — you can advocate for architectural choices that enhance the user experience and improve system performance. You are adept at balancing technical requirements with business goals, ensuring that your team's work aligns with the company's vision and objectives.

Desirable

Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools is a plus — you are comfortable navigating the complexities of software development and can adapt to changing priorities. Familiarity with design principles and user experience best practices will help you guide your team in creating impactful features.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Team Manager for the Websites team at Squarespace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the platform — you will lead a team of Fullstack engineers, focusing on delivering advanced, user-facing features that empower web design professionals. You will collaborate closely with the Product Manager to define the team's scope and objectives, ensuring that your team's efforts align with the overall product strategy.

You will be responsible for hiring and building a balanced team of engineers — you will identify talent that complements the team's skills and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. Your leadership will involve conducting regular 1:1s with team members, providing actionable feedback, and supporting their career development.

You will oversee the team's processes, driving continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness — you will implement best practices in software development and encourage a culture of experimentation and learning. Your role will also involve advocating for architectural choices that enhance the platform's capabilities, ensuring that the team is equipped to tackle complex technical challenges.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Design and Product, to ensure that the features your team develops meet user needs and expectations — you will facilitate discussions that bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals.

What we offer

Squarespace provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact — you will have the opportunity to work on foundational projects that shape the future of web design. We offer a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we believe that diverse teams build better products, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Join us at Squarespace and help us empower millions of users to create beautiful websites.