[Hiring] Senior Staff Engineer, Developer Productivity @Webflow

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to help us identify and advocate for strategic changes, and play a key role in shaping Webflow's architecture and guiding the company's future.

• 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. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

• United States (all figures cited below in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
• Zone A: 220,000 - 349,000
• Zone B: 207,000 - 329,000
• Zone C: 194,000 - 308,000
• Canada (All figures cited below in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
• 251,000 - 398,000

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

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, Developer Productivity.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you’ll …

• Drive engineering innovation across the entire company.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Spearhead research initiatives to explore new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Guide the approach and execution of a particular team or group of teams.
• Dig deep into arbitrarily complex and critical problems and find an appropriate path forward until resolution.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements to architect, design and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Conduct thorough architectural reviews to help guide and shape Webflow’s technology stack.
• Be a model for engineering innovation in the industry working with partners, customers, and investors.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Genuine passion for building internal platforms that treat the developer experience as a first-class product.
• Proficiency in a diverse set of programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with modern web technology such as React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix.
• Solid grasp of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Extensive experience designing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and integrating third-party APIs.
• Experience architecting and productionizing safe, observable, self-service agentic AI solutions for developer workflows.
• Deep understanding of monorepo management.
• Ability to navigate the trade-offs between Developer Experience (DX) and platform-native technologies.
• Proven track record of implementing safe deployment patterns (e.g., canary, blue/green) and automated rollback capabilities.
• Commitment to establishing "paved paths" and self-service capabilities.
• Ability to connect the dots across multiple engineering teams.
• Commitment to cultivating an inclusive team culture and mentoring other engineers.
• Curiosity and openness to growth, actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI.

Benefits

• Ownership in what you help build: Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
• 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 to help you recharge and come back inspired.
• Access to mental health resources, therapy, and coaching.
• A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
• Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts.
• All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.