Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Foster engineering innovation throughout the organization.

• Keep up-to-date with industry developments and emerging technologies.

• Lead research initiatives to investigate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

• Direct the strategy and implementation for a specific team or a group of teams.

• Tackle complex and critical challenges, finding effective solutions until resolution.

• Partner with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and architect, design, and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Perform comprehensive architectural reviews to influence and refine Webflow’s technology stack.

• Serve as a benchmark for engineering innovation in the industry by collaborating with partners, customers, and investors.

• Guide and mentor fellow engineers, promoting a culture of ongoing learning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• An AI-first mindset as your default approach.

• A genuine enthusiasm for creating internal platforms where agents are prioritized; focus on designing APIs, guardrails, and observability that enable seamless collaboration between humans and autonomous systems.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript and TypeScript, along with hands-on experience with modern web technologies like React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix.

• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, coupled with extensive API design experience.

• A profound understanding of monorepo management, including the architectural patterns necessary to maintain performance and developer satisfaction at scale.

• Ability to balance Developer Experience (DX) with platform-native technologies, ensuring our stack (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.) remains modern and sustainable.

• Dedication to creating "paved paths" and self-service capabilities that empower teams to bundle, build, and deploy code—both within and outside the monorepo—efficiently.

• Skill in connecting various engineering teams, working with senior leaders to design high-quality solutions that balance speed, security, and stability.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture and mentoring engineers to promote a high-performance, continuous-learning environment.

• A curious and growth-oriented mindset—actively embracing AI and developing fluency in emerging technologies to improve workflows, accelerate outcomes, and enhance collective impact.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ownership in what you help create. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.

• Comprehensive health coverage that truly supports you. Full medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering the majority of premiums.

• Family life support at every stage. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and over 6 weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents, along with inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.

• Time off that really allows you to disconnect. Flexible vacation policies, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and return inspired.

• Wellness support for your overall well-being. Access to mental health resources, therapy, and coaching services.

• Invest in your future. A 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., along with global support for retirement savings.

• Monthly stipends that adapt to your life. Localized assistance for work and wellness expenses—ranging from Wi-Fi to fitness programs.

• Incentives for collaborative achievements. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees qualify for our annual WIN bonus program.