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VP of Engineering, Product Platform

Squarespace · New York City

Posted 13 days ago · $375,000 - $450,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
Squarespace's roles stay open a median of 36 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
72% of Squarespace's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Squarespace
moderate
10 stale, 1 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
37 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Squarespace's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Squarespace.

About this role

The VP of Engineering for the Product Platform at Squarespace will lead the organization responsible for foundational capabilities that support various product teams. This role involves owning the product strategy for platform capabilities, driving the consolidation of systems, and enhancing the developer experience. The VP will also coach engineering managers and collaborate with leadership across product, design, and security to ensure alignment and effective investment in platform initiatives.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Squarespace as an employer.

What you need

  • 15+ years of engineering management experience
  • Deep experience in platform engineering management
  • Fluency in domains such as identity/auth, design systems, APIs, notifications, or account experiences
  • Track record of driving consolidation or modernization across fragmented systems
  • Strong technical judgment in architecture conversations
  • Executive presence to communicate platform investments to senior leadership

What you get

  • Choice between medical plans with 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

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant leadership and strategic responsibilities, which may require a high level of commitment and accountability.
  • No specific mention of technology stack or tools used, which may be relevant for candidates assessing fit.
  • The position reports directly to the President, indicating a high level of visibility and potential pressure in the role.

Summarised from Squarespace's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Squarespace on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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