Principal Engineer

The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different US geographic markets. The base pay for this role ranges from $234,900 in our lowest geographic market up to $341,600 in our highest geographic market. These figures are in $USD and apply to candidates in the United States. The specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

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
Exemplify Webflow’s Core Behaviors in the pursuit of our mission to democratize software development

You have a genuine passion for building platforms for web applications and scalable web frameworks
You have exhibit proficiency in a diverse set of programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
You have hands-on experience with modern web technology such as React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix
You possess a deep understanding of monorepos, microservices architecture and cloud technologies
You showcase strong expertise in database design and optimization, with a focus on NoSQL databases, particularly mongoDB.
You have a solid grasp of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes and extensive experience designing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and integrating third-party APIs
You have a thorough understanding of security best practices in software development
You should be well-versed in both frontend and backend technologies, combining a comprehensive skill set with a love for crafting highly technical and innovative solutions for web development
You are committed to cultivating an inclusive team culture