Webflow

Senior Backend Engineer, Designer UX

Ireland

$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Web DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote-first (Ireland; United Kingdom)
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Salary: £71,345 - £106,580 (UK) / €86,925 - €115,568 (Ireland) - Note: Compensation is tailored to geographic location and includes eligibility for a company-wide bonus program.

Webflow is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Designer UX team. This role focuses on building, improving, and evangelizing a high-quality, performant, and scalable Webflow experience with the goal of decreasing time-to-build and improving performance, making it easier for users to create website designs.

Requirements

  • Solid experience and deep expertise in multiple technical domains.
  • Experience with Node.js, React, Javascript/Typescript, MongoDB, GraphQL, Apollo, Amazon Web Services EC2, S3, Lambdas, and related technologies.
  • Ability to architect, design, and implement scalable multi-tenant services, features, and APIs.
  • Experience with building and maintaining unit and integration tests.
  • Ability to contribute to building and executing on functional strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable multi-tenant services, features, and APIs.
  • Work on technologies such as Node.js, React, Javascript/Typescript, MongoDB, GraphQL, Apollo, Amazon Web Services EC2, S3, Lambdas, and more.
  • Contribute to building and executing on functional strategy.
  • Lead projects that directly contribute to team and engineering organization's deliverables.
  • Produce and elevate the quality of maintainable, tested, performant, and scalable code.
  • Build and maintain unit and integration tests.
  • Author technical documentation.

Application Instructions

  • Please visit the Webflow Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones and to submit your application. Confirm your zone with your recruiter.

Company Information

  • Mission: To bring development superpowers to everyone.
  • Platform: Pioneer of the Website Experience Platform (WXP).
  • Focus: Building, Managing, and Optimizing for the web, combining visual development, content management, AI-driven personalization, hosting, and analytics.
  • Industry: Helping teams move faster, create better digital experiences, and scale without heavy engineering support.
  • Current Users: Hundreds of thousands of organizations, including independent designers, creative agencies, and global enterprises.

Skills

Node.js
React
Javascript
Typescript
MongoDB
GraphQL
Apollo
AWS (EC2, S3, Lambdas)
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
API Design
Scalable Services

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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