Staff Software Engineer, Structure at Webflow

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Web Frameworks, Design Systems, Node.js, React, TypeScript, Data Design, Debugging, Agile Methodologies, Technical Standards, Component-First Design, User Experience, Production Code, Incident Response, Mentoring, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. As the pioneer of the Website Experience Platform (WXP), we’re redefining how teams Build, Manage, and Optimize for the web — combining visual development, powerful content management systems, AI-driven personalization, seamless hosting, and end-to-end analytics in a single, unified platform. With AI at the core, Webflow helps teams move faster, create more performant digital experiences, and scale without heavy engineering support. From independent designers and creative agencies to global enterprises, hundreds of thousands of organizations use Webflow to turn ideas into reality — and to power what’s possible on the web. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Structure to help us empower creators with intuitive tools for creating and managing components, guiding them toward component-first design by surfacing and elevating components when and where they’re most needed. We’re seeking an empathetic engineer who values scalable architecture and exceptional user experience—someone eager to blend technical depth with product vision at the foundation of Webflow’s platform. About the role: Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada) Full-time Permanent Exempt The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills. United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States) Zone A: $175,000 - $220,000 Zone B: $164,000 - $209,000 Zone C: $154,000 - $195,000 Canada (figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada) $199,000 - $250,000 This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals. Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering As a Staff Software Engineer, Structure you’ll: Collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers beyond your team to plan and build product capabilities that enable our Structure product goals Effectively communicate team priorities and strategy to engineering and cross-functional leadership teams Work as part of a team to champion technical standards while balancing business strategies and requirements Build, document, and test production code that impacts all Webflow customers Participate in all engineering activities including incident response, interviewing, designing and reviewing technical specifications, code review, and releasing new functionality Lead projects that directly contribute to team and engineering organization's deliverables Solve problems in a highly technical platform that empowers hundreds of thousands of people Improve our planning, development, and deployment processes to help you and your fellow team members Tackle complex technical challenges on a collaborative and geographically distributed team Participate in engineering citizenship activities such as co-authoring engineering blogs, strengthening and improving our hiring processes, and leading internal hackathon teams Mentor, coach, and inspire a team of engineers of various levels In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role. About you: Requirements: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience You’ll thrive as a Staff Software Engineer, Structure if you: Have 7+ years of experience shipping features and products, with a focus on web frameworks and products Have an innate interest in the Web Platform, Design Systems, and the intersection of building platforms that enable customers Love thinking through large technical problems and working through that complexity on a collaborative, distributed team Are comfortable building up a mental model of a product and architecture through reading code and debugging existing software Can debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack Take pride in taking ownership and driving projects to business impact Deeply understand data design and modeling Are familiar with Node.js, React, TypeScript, framework development, and design systems Have consistently communicated trade-offs throughout a project to meet both technical and business requirements Are comfortable working in an agile, safe-to-fail environment Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact. Our Core Behaviors: Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first. Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act. Reinvent ourselves. We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible. Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar. Benefits & wellness Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) and their dependents. Full-time employees may also be eligible for voluntary insurance options where applicable in the respective country of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (note: where local requirements are more generous, employees receive the greater benefit); full-time employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement Flexible PTO for all locations and sabbatical program Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program Monthly stipends to support work and wellness 401k plan or pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required), and other financial wellness benefits, like CPA and financial advisor coverage Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment. Remote, together At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Stay connected Not ready to apply, but want to be part of the Webflow community? Consider following our story on our Webflow Blog, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and/or Glassdoor. Please note: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered. To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment. If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes. For information about how Webflow processes your personal information, please review Webflow’s Applicant Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Engineer, Structure, you will collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to build product capabilities that empower creators. You will lead projects that contribute to the team's deliverables and improve planning, development, and deployment processes.