Senior Staff Software Engineer shaping Webflow’s backend platform for experimentation, personalization, analytics, and conversion optimization. Leading distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and multi-team technical initiatives.
Responsibilities
Set the long-term technical vision and architecture for backend systems powering experimentation, personalization, analytics, and conversion optimization
Architect and evolve high-throughput distributed systems and APIs processing large volumes of visitor and event data
Lead foundational platform investments and supporting data infrastructure
Productionize statistical and AI/ML capabilities into reliable, real-time backend infrastructure
Lead complex, multi-team, multi-quarter initiatives from problem framing through implementation, launch, and operational ownership
Influence engineering roadmaps and technical strategy across the Convert pillar and partner pillars
Raise engineering standards through architecture review, observability, operational excellence, systems, and tooling
Mentor and grow staff and senior engineers
Stay current with distributed systems, experimentation platforms, real-time data, and AI/ML infrastructure trends
Translate product vision into concrete technical problems and execution plans
Report to the Director, Engineering
Requirements
BS / BA college degree or relevant experience
12+ years of software engineering experience
Extensive expertise architecting and operating backend and distributed systems at significant scale
Strong technical foundation across programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
Deep fluency in modern frameworks, distributed systems patterns, and large-scale system design
Experience designing, building, and operating high-throughput, data-intensive distributed systems in production
Deep understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, consistency tradeoffs, observability, and performance optimization
Demonstrated technical leadership across ambiguous, cross-pillar initiatives
Ability to partner with product, design, data science, and ML stakeholders
Strong judgment and clear communication with technical and executive audiences
Proactive embrace of AI and fluency in emerging technologies
Valid right-to-work authorization depending on country of employment
Benefits
Equity (RSUs) for every permanent Webflower
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums
12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents
6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents
Inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions
Flexible vacation
Paid holidays
Sabbatical program
Mental health resources, therapy, and coaching
401(k) with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year in the U.S.
Support for retirement savings globally
Monthly localized stipends for work and wellness expenses, including Wi-Fi and workouts
Annual WIN bonus program for full-time, permanent, non-commission employees
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