The Domains org at Squarespace is responsible for building & maintaining a platform that enables millions of users to purchase & manage custom domains with ease & reliability. Our work sits at the intersection of user experience, infrastructure, & third-party integrations, ensuring that customers can trust Squarespace as the foundation of their online identity.

Were looking for a Lead Test Engineer to elevate the quality, reliability, & testability of our systems. In this role, youll work closely with engineers, product managers, & designers to create robust test strategies, write automated tests, & proactively identify quality risks before they reach customers. You'll be a key quality advocate in a fast-moving, customer-centric environment. This is a hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Manager for Domains Growth in NYC. 

Youll Get To 

• Define, implement, & own test strategies for high-impact features across domain search, purchase, & management flows.
• Develop & maintain automated test suites across multiple levels of the stack (unit, integration, & end-to-end).
• Collaborate with product & other engineers to ensure testable requirements & identify edge cases early in the development cycle.
• Investigate, triage, & verify complex bugs & quality issues reported by customers or internal teams.
• Improve CI/CD testing infrastructure to ensure fast & reliable feedback loops.
• Drive quality-related initiatives & advocate for best practices in test architecture, observability, & defect prevention.
• Mentor engineers & help establish a quality-first culture within the team

Who Were Looking For 

• 6+ years of experience in software quality engineering or SDET roles, with a proven track record in test automation & strategy.
• Strong programming skills in a language such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Proficiency in test frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or similar.
• Familiarity with JUnit, Mockito, and/or Cucumber.
• Experience working in an agile environment with cross-functional product teams.
• A thoughtful, systematic approach to test planning, including risk-based prioritization.
• Familiarity with testing third-party integrations, asynchronous systems, & distributed environments.
• Experience mentoring other engineers & influencing quality standards at the team or org level.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & 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 & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $153,500 - $247,250 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & 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 Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, & 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 & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & 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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