[Remote] Senior Staff Engineer, Online Datastores at Webflow

United States

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$176,500 – $288,500Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Web DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Hands-on experience setting up and managing Apache Druid clusters (Broker, Router, Coordinator/Overlord, Historical, Middle Manager) including upgrades, troubleshooting and tuning
Deep knowledge of Druid operations: indexing, segment management, data partitioning, tiered storage, and query optimization

Responsibilities

Ensure high reliability, uptime, and query performance for Apache Druid clusters on EC2
Lead monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and incident response using observability tools such as DataDog and CloudWatch
Manage data lifecycle: tiering strategies (hot, warm, default), retention policies, deep storage (S3), local SSD caches, and Aurora MySQL metadata store
Operate and tune Zookeeper clusters while ensuring overall cluster stability, coordination, and service discovery
Optimize performance and cost efficiency by right-sizing clusters, scaling instances, and balancing ingestion throughput with query workloads
Define and drive standards for online datastore operations, including multi-region deployments, failover strategies, SLA/SLOs, and best practices for real-time analytics workloads
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, collaborating with data and product teams to define governance, reliability practices, and long-term strategy across datastores (starting with Druid, and over time MongoDB and Postgres)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Apache DruidMongoDBPostgresdatastoresscalabilityavailabilityreal-time analytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

The base pay ranges are Zone A: $200,200 - $288,500 USD, Zone B: $188,400 - $271,600 USD, Zone C: $176,500 - $254,300 USD, and CAD 228,400 - CAD 328,500 for Canada (ON & BC). The specific base pay is determined by geographic location, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

Is this position remote, and where is it located?

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

What key skills and experiences are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in ensuring high reliability and performance for Apache Druid clusters on EC2, leading monitoring and incident response with DataDog and CloudWatch, managing data lifecycle with S3 and Aurora MySQL, operating Zookeeper clusters, and optimizing performance and cost efficiency.

Are there any bonuses or additional compensation for this position?

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

What should I know about the pay zones for this role?

Base pay is structured into geographic zones (A, B, C) based on cost of labor in different markets; confirm your specific zone with the recruiter and visit the Careers page for location details.

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