Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

Webflow

Staff Software Engineer advancing developer productivity at Webflow's AI-native Digital Experience Platform. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving innovation in engineering.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,700 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaScriptKubernetesNext.jsNode.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive engineering innovation across the entire company
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
Spearhead research initiatives to explore new tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Guide the approach and execution of a particular team or group of teams
Dig deep into arbitrarily complex and critical problems and find an appropriate path forward until resolution
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements to architect, design and deliver high-quality solutions
Conduct thorough architectural reviews to help guide and shape Webflow’s technology stack
Be a model for engineering innovation in the industry working with partners, customers, and investors
Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS / BA college degree or relevant experience
AI-first is your default operating mode
You have a genuine passion for building internal platforms where agents are first-class tenants; designing the APIs, guardrails, and observability that let humans and autonomous systems ship together without friction.
You exhibit proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript with hands-on experience with modern web technology such as React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix.
You have a solid grasp of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes and extensive experience designing APIs
You possess a deep understanding of monorepo management, including the design and architectural patterns required to maintain performance and developer sanity at scale.
You can navigate the trade-offs between Developer Experience (DX) and platform-native technologies, ensuring our stack (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.) remains both modern and maintainable.
You are committed to establishing "paved paths" and self-service capabilities that allow teams to bundle, build, and deploy code—both within and outside the monorepo—with minimal friction.
You effectively connect the dots across multiple engineering teams, collaborating with senior leaders to architect high-quality solutions that balance speed with security and stability.
You are committed to cultivating an inclusive team culture and mentoring other engineers to foster a high-performance, continuous-learning environment.
You stay curious and open to growth — demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI, and actively building and applying fluency in emerging technologies to elevate how we work, drive faster outcomes, and expand collective impact.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.
Time off that’s actually off. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
Wellness for the whole you. Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
Invest in your future. A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts.
Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsTailwind.cssNext.jsRemixAPI DesignMonorepo ManagementContainerization

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationContinuous LearningProblem SolvingCuriosity

Certifications

BS/BA Degree or Relevant Experience