[Remote] Engineering Manager, Data Engineering at Webflow

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, Web DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience leading and growing a data engineering team
Hands-on experience with ingestion, transformation, and pipeline management across batch and streaming systems
Proficiency with Airflow, Kafka, Spark, and Iceberg-based data workflows; ensuring data freshness, completeness, and quality SLAs
Ability to partner with Product Management, Data Infrastructure, and Analytics Engineering to define roadmaps for ingestion, self-service pipeline automation, and data quality frameworks aligned to business goals
Ability to establish and track operational metrics to improve reliability and visibility of data systems
Strong mentoring and people leadership skills, including design reviews, incident retrospectives, and technical deep dives
Experience collaborating cross-functionally to develop declarative, self-service tools that reduce dependencies on central teams and improve time to insight for internal stakeholders
Contribution to longer-term architectural strategy for the unified data lakehouse, data catalog, and real-time infrastructure

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of data engineers responsible for scalable, reliable, and secure ingestion, transformation, and pipeline management across batch and streaming systems
Drive technical excellence in the design and operation of Airflow, Kafka, Spark, and Iceberg-based data workflows, ensuring data freshness, completeness, and quality SLAs are consistently met
Partner with Product Management, Data Infrastructure, and Analytics Engineering to define the roadmap for ingestion, self-service pipeline automation, and data quality frameworks aligned to business goals
Establish and track operational metrics to improve reliability and visibility of data systems
Build a strong engineering culture focused on craftsmanship, ownership, and learning—mentoring engineers through design reviews, incident retrospectives, and technical deep dives
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop declarative, self-service tools that reduce dependencies on central teams and improve “time to insight” for internal stakeholders
Contribute to longer-term architectural strategy for the unified data lakehouse, data catalog, and real-time infrastructure that will power Webflow’s next generation of AI and ML use cases

Skills

Data Pipelines

Data Ingestion

Data Transformation

Automation

Data Quality

Data Infrastructure

Analytics

Webflow

Visual web design and development platform

About Webflow

Webflow provides a platform for designing, building, and launching responsive websites without the need for coding. Users can create websites visually, making it accessible to those without technical skills. The platform caters to a wide range of clients, including freelancers, small businesses, and large enterprises, and is particularly favored by designers and marketers. Webflow operates on a subscription-based model, offering various pricing plans that accommodate different needs, from personal websites to advanced e-commerce solutions. Additionally, it provides hosting services and a marketplace for templates and design assets. Unlike traditional web development tools, Webflow's user-friendly interface and comprehensive features set it apart, aiming to simplify web design for everyone.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$325.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation

100% insurance coverage

401k & financial planning

PTO

Annual retreat & offsites

10% time to build skills

Commuter benefits

Vacation bonus

Office setup budget

Health & wellness stipend

Remote work reimbursements

Webflow subscription discount

Risks

Competition from platforms like Bubble and Wix threatens Webflow's market share.

GreenSock acquisition may cause developer community backlash over GSAP's future.

New CEO Linda Tong's strategies might not align with existing user expectations.

Differentiation

Webflow enables web design without coding, appealing to non-technical users.

The platform offers a subscription model with diverse pricing plans for various needs.

Webflow's marketplace provides templates and design assets, enhancing user experience.

Upsides

Growing demand for no-code platforms boosts Webflow's market potential.

AI integration in Webflow enhances user experience and design efficiency.

Partnerships with Upwork and Contra expand Webflow's reach to creative professionals.

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