Webflow · 1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Assets - Distributed Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $248K/yr
7+ years expWebflow is building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect, design, and implement user interfaces and scalable data architectures while contributing to distributed backend systems.
CMSWeb DesignWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement accessible user interfaces, scalable data architectures, distributed tasks, and API endpoints
Co-create new and improved functionality across multiple areas of the Webflow technology stack using technologies such as React, Javascript/Typescript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, and MongoDB
Improve reliability and scalability by contributing to distributed backend systems, including concurrent, synchronous, and asynchronous processes, and evolving eventually-consistent algorithms
Leverage state-of-the-art AI tools to enhance your impact
Coordinate projects that directly impact team and engineering organization's deliverables
Drive architectural solutions for our team and shape technical approaches across Webflow engineering
Lead with technical expertise and guidance that strengthens multiple teams and drives progress on the engineering organization’s strategy
Produce and elevate the quality of maintainable, tested, performant, and scalable code
Author and collaborate on design documents and influence pillar-level technical priorities
Foster an inclusive environment that motivates and empowers teammates to do their best work
Collaborate with product managers and designers in an autonomous, supportive team environment
Mentor other engineers in technical skills, best practices, and quality
Participate in engineering citizenship activities such as co-authoring engineering blogs, strengthening and improving our hiring processes, and leading internal hackathon teams
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience developing and deploying complex web applications, with a track record of delivering high-quality, performant code
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
Skilled with modern web technologies, including web browsers, Node.js and TypeScript and experienced building user interfaces and scalable APIs using React, Express.js, and MongoDB
Curious and motivated by complex challenges, with a commitment to finding thoughtful, scalable solutions
Able to debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
Experienced in designing and evolving complex web systems that balance reliability, performance, and maintainability
Familiar with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Playwright, and Cypress
Find energy in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments, working closely with engineers, designers, and product managers
Comfortable working in an agile, iterative, and supportive environment, clarifying ambiguous requirements and designing well-scoped solutions
Value mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and empowering teammates to do their best work
Committed to inclusive practices, whether in coding standards, design discussions, or strengthening team culture
Benefits
Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.
Time off that’s actually off. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
Wellness for the whole you. Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
Invest in your future. A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts.
Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.
Company
Webflow
Webflow is a visual web design platform, CMS, and hosting provider for building production websites and prototypes. It is a sub-organization of Gitshock Finance.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$334.9MKey Investors
Y Combinator Continuity FundAccel
2022-03-16Series C· $120M
2021-01-13Series B· $140M
2019-08-06Series A· $72M
Leadership Team
Linda Tong
Chief Executive Officer
Priya Kothari
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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