Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - Accessibility

Squarespace

4.5

(44)

New York, NY

Why you should apply for a job to Squarespace:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 98% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Squarespace offers 20 weeks of paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.
  • We offer choice of plans with an option that covers 100% premiums for you and your dependent children.
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off
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    Position summary

    d libraries and frameworks to help product teams implement accessibility best practices with ease and consistency.

    • Integrate accessibility into the CI/CD pipeline: Implement automated accessibility testing in continuous integration and deployment pipelines.

    • Advise on platform accessibility: Guide platform and engineering teams on integrating accessibility into their development.

    Who We're Looking for

    • Experience: 5-7 years in software development, with 3+ years focused on accessible solutions at the platform or framework level.

    • Educate others: Led onboarding to enhance team-wide understanding of web accessibility and best practices.

    • Communication: Experience sharing updates and resolutions with diverse stakeholders.

    • Platform architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, accessible platforms.

    • Technical proficiency: Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, EN 301 549) and modern languages (JavaScript, Python, Java) and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).

    • Tools & Assistive Tech: Experience with assistive technologies and accessibility tools (Axe, Lighthouse).

    • Collaboration: Worked with engineers, designers, product managers, and QA.

    • CI/CD & Automation: Integrated accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines.

    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

    • Retirement benefits with employer match

    • Flexible paid time off

    • 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave

    • Equity plan for all employees

    • Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage

    • Education reimbursement

    • Employee donation match to community organizations

    • 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

    Cash Compensation Range: $128,500 - $231,500 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 on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.

    About Squarespace

    Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) 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, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, 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 workplace.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Squarespace:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 98% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Squarespace offers 20 weeks of paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.
  • We offer choice of plans with an option that covers 100% premiums for you and your dependent children.
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off