[Hiring] Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity @Webflow

Role Description

We're looking for an Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity who leads from deep technical craft. Someone who sets a high bar for platform quality, coaches engineers through hard problems, and partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Design to build systems that actually move the needle.

This is also an explicitly AI-native role. You'll be expected to redesign how your team works, building workflows with AI at the center, and mentoring others to do the same.

About the role:

• Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
• Full-time
• Permanent
• Exempt

The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets:

• United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
  • Zone A: $225,000 - $270,000
  • Zone B: $211,700 - $254,000
  • Zone C: $198,300 - $238,000
• Canada (figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
  • CAD $245,000 - CAD $294,000

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.

Application Information:

• Application deadline: applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is closed and filled
• This posting is for a new position.
• Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering.

As an Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity , you'll:

• Lead and manage a diverse, remote-first, agile team supporting iterative and incremental shipping.
• Steer the team's technical direction through hands-on contributions and conducting rigorous technical due diligence on proposals, tooling evaluations, and architectural decisions.
• Evolve how the team works by putting AI at the center of execution, and to ensure platform primitives are built for seamless consumption by agents as well as human builders.
• Leverage quantitative and qualitative metrics (DORA/SPACE) to eliminate bottlenecks and make data-informed decisions.
• Ensure that the team is staffed for success.
• Facilitate the growth and development of the individuals on your team.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers such as in Product, Design to set goals and define objectives.

Qualifications

• BS / BA college degree or relevant experience
• 2+ years in a leadership role and 5+ years as a Technical individual contributor.
• Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and problem solve with your team.
• Comfortable with navigating ambiguity and can work autonomously.
• Extensive experience with software development best practices and system design.
• Experience with building full stack web applications.
• Experience with monorepo management.
• Hands-on familiarity with Agentic AI systems.
• Demonstrate strong empathy and evangelize for improving developer experience.
• Ability to retain and attract strong talent.
• Stay curious and open to growth — demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI.

Requirements

• BS / BA college degree or relevant experience
• 2+ years in a leadership role and 5+ years as a Technical individual contributor.
• Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and problem solve with your team.
• Comfortable with navigating ambiguity and can work autonomously.
• Extensive experience with software development best practices and system design.
• Experience with building full stack web applications.
• Experience with monorepo management.
• Hands-on familiarity with Agentic AI systems.
• Demonstrate strong empathy and evangelize for improving developer experience.
• Ability to retain and attract strong talent.
• Stay curious and open to growth — demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI.

Benefits

• Ownership in what you help build.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents.
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program.
• Access to mental health resources, therapy, and coaching.
• A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S.
• Localized support for work and wellness expenses.
• All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.