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Senior Staff Software Engineer

Webflow
Location
U.S. Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS / BA college degree or relevant experience
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • Extensive expertise architecting and operating backend systems and distributed systems at significant scale
  • Strong technical foundation across multiple 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
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Webflow, you will lead the technical vision and architecture for backend systems that support experimentation, personalization, and conversion optimization. Your role involves architecting high-throughput distributed systems, collaborating with data scientists and engineers, and mentoring other engineers while driving complex technical initiatives. You'll also influence the engineering roadmap and ensure high standards of quality and operational excellence across the organization.

Benefits
  • Equity (RSUs) in the company
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents
  • Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program
  • Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year)
Things to weigh
  • Remote-first position limited to the U.S. and certain Canadian provinces
  • Compensation varies significantly based on geographic location
  • No specific mention of required certifications or advanced degrees beyond a college degree
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