Squarespace · 15 hours ago
Lead Test Engineer, Domains & Email
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $247K/yr
6+ years expSquarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. They are seeking a Lead Test Engineer to elevate the quality, reliability, and testability of their systems by creating robust test strategies and writing automated tests.
Developer ToolsE-Commerce PlatformsPublishingSoftwareWeb Design
Responsibilities
Define, implement, and own test strategies for high-impact features across domain search, purchase, and management flows
Develop and maintain automated test suites across multiple levels of the stack (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
Collaborate with product and other engineers to ensure testable requirements and identify edge cases early in the development cycle
Investigate, triage, and verify complex bugs and quality issues reported by customers or internal teams
Improve CI/CD testing infrastructure to ensure fast and reliable feedback loops
Drive quality-related initiatives and advocate for best practices in test architecture, observability, and defect prevention
Mentor engineers and help establish a quality-first culture within the team
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in software quality engineering or SDET roles, with a proven track record in test automation and 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, and distributed environments
Experience mentoring other engineers and influencing quality standards at the team or org level
Benefits
A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and 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 and family care leave
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
Hack week twice per year
Company
Squarespace
Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform that helps users create websites without needing advanced technical skills.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$578.5MKey Investors
General Atlantic
2024-05-13Acquired
2023-11-15Post Ipo Secondary
2021-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Anthony Casalena
Founder & CEO
Nathan Gooden
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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