Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

About this role

At Webflow, we’re building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform, and we’re doing it as a remote-first company built on trust, transparency, and a whole lot of creativity. This work takes grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. Our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. From entrepreneurs launching their first idea to global enterprises scaling their digital presence, we empower teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers. We believe the future of the web, and work, is more open, more creative, and more equitable. And we’re here to build it together.

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

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