[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Assets - Distributed Systems at Webflow

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaS, Web DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Backend-leaning Staff Fullstack Engineer experience
Experience architecting, designing, and implementing user interfaces, scalable data architectures, distributed tasks, and API endpoints
Proficiency in React, Javascript/Typescript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, and MongoDB
Experience improving reliability and scalability of backend systems, including concurrent, synchronous, and asynchronous processes, and eventually-consistent algorithms
Experience leveraging AI tools
Experience coordinating projects and driving architectural solutions
Leadership experience with technical expertise and guidance
Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable, tested, performant, and scalable code
Ability to author and collaborate on design documents
Ability to foster an inclusive environment and mentor other engineers

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement accessible user interfaces, scalable data architectures, distributed tasks, and API endpoints
Co-create new and improved functionality across multiple areas of the Webflow technology stack
Improve reliability and scalability by contributing to distributed backend systems
Leverage state-of-the-art AI tools to enhance impact
Coordinate projects that directly impact team and engineering organization's deliverables
Drive architectural solutions for the team and shape technical approaches across Webflow engineering
Lead with technical expertise and guidance that strengthens multiple teams and drives progress on the engineering organization’s strategy
Produce and elevate the quality of maintainable, tested, performant, and scalable code
Author and collaborate on design documents and influence pillar-level technical priorities
Foster an inclusive environment that motivates and empowers teammates
Collaborate with product managers and designers in an autonomous, supportive team environment
Mentor other engineers in technical skills, best practices, and quality
Participate in engineering citizenship activities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsSoftware EngineeringDigital Asset ManagementAIScalabilityGovernanceContent ManagementPerformance Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

The base pay ranges are Zone A: $175,800 - $247,700 USD, Zone B: $164,500 - $232,200 USD, Zone C: $154,200 - $217,600 USD for the US, and CAD 199,300 - CAD 281,100 for ON/BC Canada, tailored by geographic market, experience, and skills.

Is this role remote or office-based, and where can I be located?

The role supports San Francisco HQ, US Remote, or ON/BC Canada locations.

What skills and technologies are required for this position?

Key technologies include React, Javascript/Typescript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, and MongoDB, with a focus on backend systems, distributed tasks, scalable data architectures, and API endpoints.

What is the team culture like for this role?

The Assets team is a zero-to-one team building a startup within a startup, emphasizing moving fast with high quality, solving challenging problems, and viewing early product development as a creative canvas for high impact.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?

Ideal candidates are backend-leaning fullstack engineers excited about architecting scalable systems, co-creating functionality across the stack, improving distributed backend reliability, and leveraging AI tools, with experience matching the base pay determination factors.

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