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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Webflow
Location
U.S. Remote
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Sales
Salary
$178,500 - $210,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4-6 years of experience in solutions engineering, forward deployment, or a customer-facing technical role
  • Strong working knowledge of AI, APIs, automation, data pipelines, and integration architecture patterns
  • Strong front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks
  • Experience designing and supporting systems that manage live web properties at scale
  • Experience with workflow automation tools (n8n, etc.)
  • A track record of working through ambiguity, scoping projects, and delivering in first-of-kind contexts
Nice to have
  • Experience with or genuine curiosity about agentic AI systems, LLM orchestration, and autonomous workflows
  • Familiarity with Webflow or similar visual development / CMS platforms
What the job really is

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Webflow, you will work closely with strategic enterprise accounts to design and implement agentic web workflows using Webflow's APIs and components. Your role involves building integrations with external platforms, ensuring deployments are robust under production conditions, and documenting workflow challenges. You will collaborate across product, sales, and engineering teams to create blueprints that guide the platform's development.

Benefits
  • Ownership in what you help build (equity in the company)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents
  • Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program
  • Access to mental health resources, therapy, and coaching
  • A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year)
Things to weigh
  • In-person onboarding session required in San Francisco, CA
  • Cash compensation varies based on geographic location and experience
  • Role involves working with enterprise accounts, which may include complex challenges
  • Expectations for travel to customer sites may vary based on project needs
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