Staff Frontend Engineer, Checkout

Squarespace is hiring a Staff Frontend Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Frontend Engineer, Checkout, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Squarespace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning