.Squarespace is looking for a Platform Engineering Manager to lead our Web Performance team. You will lead a group of senior, tenured and expertise-laden engineers, raising the web UX bar, measuring the reach of Squarespace products, and allowing product engineering teams to build better experiences more quickly and positively.The ideal candidate will have a deep background in frontend development, a passion for the craft and details of building great web experiences. You will work closely with the team's Technical Lead to contribute directly to strategy, planning, and project leadership for the team. Though we are within Engineering, Frontend Platform is truly multidisciplinary, with dedicated leads in Product, Design and Content Strategy.The Web Performance team is a hybrid-work team with a mix of remote and office-based employees. You will work onsite at our NYC Headquarters and report to the Engineering Manager of Frontend Platform.You'll Get To…Leverage industry knowledge and experience to lead an established group of engineers to new heights.Effectively partner with the group's Product Management and Design to develop strategy, roadmaps, and implementationsPartner with and educate product and engineering leaders across the organization on the importance of all users getting a high-quality experience on Squarespace.Develop metrics, reporting and other narrative methods to communicate the impact of the team's work.Coach, mentor, and develop engineers inside and outside of the Web Performance Team.Who We're Looking For7+ years experience experience working in HTML, CSS and JavaScript5+ years of experience developing large-scale application software for the web2-5 years of technical leadership experience, including managing a team with direct reportsCommunication and leadership capacity; ability to work with diverse company partnersProven track record of shipping change with and for stakeholdersFluency in modern web technologies and engineering workflows3+ years of experience evaluating Performance, both in the browser and utilizing industry-standard tools like WebPageTest and LighthouseBenefits & PerksA choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiumsFertility and adoption benefitsAccess to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverageHeadspace mindfulness app subscriptionRetirement benefits with employer matchFlexible paid time offUp to 20 weeks of paid family leaveEquity plan for all employeesPretax commuter benefitEducation reimbursementEmployee donation match to community organizations6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)Dog-friendly workplaceFree lunch and snacksPrivate rooftopCash Compensation Range: $185,500 – $299,000 USDThe base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors
