Squarespace
Software Engineering Manager, Checkout & Payments
Squarespace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Checkout & Payments team – the group that enables customers around the world to seamlessly complete their purchases using their preferred payment methods. This team is responsible for the checkout experience and operates the services that power both real‑time and recurring payment processing across Squarespace.
As the manager for this team, you’ll guide a group of experienced frontend and backend engineers who integrate with global payment gateways, maintain our payment infrastructure, and ensure the reliability and scalability of systems that drive all payments for Squarespace’s customers. You’ll work closely with product, design, and finance partners to deliver seamless, secure, and performant checkout and payment experiences for our customers.
This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Revenue Systems.
Responsibilities
Lead a full‑stack engineering team responsible for billing address collection, payment information, and payment processing (on‑session and asynchronous).
Drive the evolution of our payment gateway integrations (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and internal payment services.
Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through regular feedback, goal‑setting, and technical guidance.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to align engineering initiatives with product and business priorities.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement in critical revenue systems.
Participate in incident command rotations and guide the team’s response to high‑impact production events.
Qualified Candidates
3+ years experience managing software engineering teams building production systems.
Experience leading or partnering across both frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java, PostgreSQL, distributed systems) domains.
Familiarity with payment processing, gateway integrations, or transactional system design.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on alignment and delivery.
Passion for mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and accountability.
Benefits & Perks
A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
Fertility and adoption benefits
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
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
Cash Compensation Range: $185,500 – $299,000 USD
Squarespace is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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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As the manager for this team, you’ll guide a group of experienced frontend and backend engineers who integrate with global payment gateways, maintain our payment infrastructure, and ensure the reliability and scalability of systems that drive all payments for Squarespace’s customers. You’ll work closely with product, design, and finance partners to deliver seamless, secure, and performant checkout and payment experiences for our customers.
This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Revenue Systems.
Responsibilities
Lead a full‑stack engineering team responsible for billing address collection, payment information, and payment processing (on‑session and asynchronous).
Drive the evolution of our payment gateway integrations (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and internal payment services.
Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through regular feedback, goal‑setting, and technical guidance.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to align engineering initiatives with product and business priorities.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement in critical revenue systems.
Participate in incident command rotations and guide the team’s response to high‑impact production events.
Qualified Candidates
3+ years experience managing software engineering teams building production systems.
Experience leading or partnering across both frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java, PostgreSQL, distributed systems) domains.
Familiarity with payment processing, gateway integrations, or transactional system design.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on alignment and delivery.
Passion for mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and accountability.
Benefits & Perks
A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
Fertility and adoption benefits
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
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
Cash Compensation Range: $185,500 – $299,000 USD
Squarespace is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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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