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Senior Manager, Engineering

Webflow
Location
U.S. Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$248,000-$310,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years experience leading engineering teams building developer products, platforms, or technically complex product surfaces
  • Strong technical depth in areas like compilers, code generation, language tooling, IDEs, or developer infrastructure
  • Experience building with AI or agentic systems
  • Track record of turning ambiguous technical problems into usable systems
  • Ability to balance long-term architecture with the pressure to ship
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Webflow, you will lead a team focused on developing a code-native platform that integrates visual and code-based workflows. This player-coach role involves shaping technical architecture, making design decisions, and directly contributing to projects while also hiring and mentoring engineers. You will collaborate closely with product and design teams to create a coherent roadmap and enhance the developer experience with Webflow's tools.

Benefits
  • Equity (RSUs) in the company
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with most premiums covered
  • 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 role, which may affect team dynamics
  • Compensation varies significantly based on geographic location
  • Role involves both management and technical responsibilities, which may be demanding
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