Staff Software Engineer - Developer Productivity

Webflow is the agentic web marketing platform for modern marketing teams, helping organizations build, manage, and optimize high-performing web experiences that drive predictable growth and strengthen brand trust. Building at Webflow will need grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality.

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity 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. The Staff Engineer is a seasoned expert with an exceptionally strong technical and functional background, consistently incorporating emerging technologies into engineering products and best practices. Recognized as a subject matter expert, they lead major Engineering projects and strategic initiatives, showcasing in-depth knowledge of industry trends and effectively communicating complex technical issues. This individual contributes significantly to long-term strategic business thinking and drives Engineering innovation.

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. 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 are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)

    • Zone A: $212,500 - $255,000

    • Zone B: $200,000 - $240,000

    • Zone C: $186,700 - $224,000

• 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. 

• 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 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, Developer Productivity

As a Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity , 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

About you:

Requirements:

• BS / BA college degree or relevant experience

You’ll thrive as a Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity if:

• AI-first is your default operating mode 

• You have a genuine passion for building internal platforms where agents are first-class tenants; designing the APIs, guardrails, and observability that let humans and autonomous systems ship together without friction.

• You exhibit proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript with hands-on experience with modern web technology such as React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix.

• You have a solid grasp of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes and extensive experience designing APIs

• You possess a deep understanding of monorepo management, including the design and architectural patterns required to maintain performance and developer sanity at scale.

• You can navigate the trade-offs between Developer Experience (DX) and platform-native technologies, ensuring our stack (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.) remains both modern and maintainable.

• You are committed to establishing 'paved paths' and self-service capabilities that allow teams to bundle, build, and deploy code—both within and outside the monorepo—with minimal friction.

• You effectively connect the dots across multiple engineering teams, collaborating with senior leaders to architect high-quality solutions that balance speed with security and stability.

• You are committed to cultivating an inclusive team culture and mentoring other engineers to foster a high-performance, continuous-learning environment.

• You stay curious and open to growth — demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI, and actively building and applying fluency in emerging technologies to elevate how we work, drive faster outcomes, and expand collective impact.

Our Core Behaviors:

• Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first.

• Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act.

• Reinvent ourselves. We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible.

• Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar.

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.

Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.

Be you, with us

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Please note:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered.

To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment.

If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes.

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