Webflow

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance and Metadata Systems

British Columbia, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, SaaS, Web DevelopmentIndustries

About Webflow

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. As the pioneer of the Website Experience Platform (WXP), we’re redefining how teams Build, Manage, and Optimize for the web — combining visual development, powerful content management systems, AI-driven personalization, seamless hosting, and end-to-end analytics in a single, unified platform. With AI at the core, Webflow helps teams move faster, create more performant digital experiences, and scale without heavy engineering support. From independent designers and creative agencies to global enterprises, hundreds of thousands of organizations use Webflow to turn ideas into reality — and to power what’s possible on the web.

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance and Metadata Systems to help us build the foundation for trusted, secure, and intelligent data systems that power governance, enable self-service, and unlock AI-driven insights across Webflow.

About the Role

  • Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada; Ireland; United Kingdom; Mexico)
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Exempt
  • Reporting to: Senior Engineering Manager

Compensation & Benefits

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 (USD)

  • Zone A: $175,800 - $247,700
  • Zone B: $164,500 - $232,200
  • Zone C: $154,200 - $217,600

Canada (CAD)

  • ON & BC: CAD 199,300 - CAD 281,100

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.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance and Metadata Systems, you’ll …

  • Design, implement, and evolve Webflow’s Central Data Catalog, delivering the foundation for metadata ingestion, lineage, classification, access control, and policy enforcement - enabling trust, discoverability, and governance at scale.
  • Architect privacy-aware infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., EU/US residency, PII detection, audit logging, policy-as-code) and advance Webflow’s compliance readiness.
  • Lead our governance and compliance strategy, partnering with legal, security, and analytics to embed metadata-driven enforcement into the platform.
  • Apply ML/AI techniques to platform features, including RAG-based natural language search, vector similarity search, and AI-generated documentation for the data catalog. Bring experience with vector databases, embedding models, and LLM integration.
  • Scale and harden our distributed data infrastructure - including Kafka, Airflow, EMR on EKS, Clickhouse - ensuring performance, reliability, and elasticity across batch, streaming, and ML workloads.
  • Drive architectural improvements across networking (VPC), compute (EKS), observability (OpenSearch, Datadog), and CI/CD - optimizing for security, cost-efficiency, and high availability.
  • Build infrastructure APIs and automation frameworks that enable secure, self-service onboarding of pipelines, datasets, and streaming resources such as Kafka topics and connectors.
  • Mentor and uplevel engineers across the team, shaping engineering standards, reviewing designs, and guiding delivery on high-impact, cross-functional initiatives.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will

Skills

Data Governance
Metadata Systems
Software Engineering
AI
Data Systems
Security
Self-service
Data Insights

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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