[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure at Webflow

United States

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$132,100 – $207,100Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Experience building and operating core data infrastructure across Airflow, Spark, and AWS for batch and streaming pipelines
Experience implementing and extending metadata and catalog systems (e.g., OpenMetadata) for dataset discovery, lineage, and documentation
Experience developing platform capabilities and event governance frameworks for consistent event instrumentation, schema integrity, quality, and compliance
Experience implementing secure and compliant data access and policy enforcement using IAM roles, schema registries, and automation (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Experience designing and operating resilient infrastructure including VPCs, networking, high availability, disaster recovery, with Pulumi-based automation across compute, storage, and data lake components (S3, Iceberg)
Ability to collaborate with Analytics, ML, and Security teams on metadata-driven observability, enforcement, and onboarding
Participation in incident response, code reviews, and design discussions

Responsibilities

Build and operate core data infrastructure across Airflow, Spark, and AWS to support batch and streaming pipelines, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
Implement and extend metadata and catalog systems (e.g., OpenMetadata) to deliver dataset discovery, lineage, and documentation capabilities
Develop platform capabilities and event governance frameworks for consistent event instrumentation and publishing across data systems
Implement secure and compliant data access and policy enforcement using IAM roles, schema registries, and automation
Design and operate resilient infrastructure — including VPCs, networking, high availability, and disaster recovery — with Pulumi-based automation
Collaborate with Analytics, ML, and Security teams to embed metadata-driven observability, enforcement, and streamlined onboarding
Participate in incident response, code reviews, and design discussions to contribute to team culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data InfrastructureData PlatformsOrchestrationMetadata SystemsData AnalyticsData Governance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Software Engineer role?

The base pay ranges vary by geographic zone: In the US, Zone A is $150,100 - 207,100 USD, Zone B is $141,600 - 194,800 USD, and Zone C is $132,100 - 184,400 USD; in Canada (ON & BC), it's CAD $171,000 - 235,600. The specific base pay is determined by location, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

Is this position remote, and where can I be located?

This is a remote-first role available in the United States, BC & ON in Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, and Mexico.

What technical skills are required for this role?

The role requires building and operating data infrastructure with Airflow, Spark, and AWS for batch and streaming pipelines, implementing metadata systems like OpenMetadata for dataset discovery and lineage, and developing event governance frameworks.

Are there any bonuses or additional compensation?

This role is eligible for Webflow's company-wide bonus program, with target amounts as a percentage of base salary varying by career level and payouts based on company performance.

Who does this role report to?

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering, Data Platform.

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