Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled cloud infrastructure engineers has skyrocketed, with a 25% increase in job openings in the last year alone. As companies like Webflow continue to prioritize remote work and digital transformation, the need for experts who can design and maintain scalable, secure cloud systems has never been greater. With its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Webflow stands out as an attractive employer in this space. Before applying, candidates should be aware that a strong background in cloud engineering, automation, and AI is essential, as well as the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Webflow, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and scalability of the company's customer-facing production infrastructure. This is a high-impact position that requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining the cloud substrate that Webflow's product and engineering teams depend on, including compute layer, EKS fleet, networking, and cloud operations across AWS and GCP.Webflow's platform is used by over 2 million users worldwide, and the company is committed to providing a seamless and secure experience for its customers. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be part of a team that is passionate about innovation and customer satisfaction. You will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the company's mission to bring development superpowers to everyone.
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI. You should have a strong background in cloud engineering, with experience in designing and maintaining scalable, secure systems. You should also be comfortable working in a remote environment and be able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
What You Will Do
- Own and evolve the cloud substrate that Webflow's product and engineering teams depend on, including compute layer, EKS fleet, networking, and cloud operations across AWS and GCP.
- Design and maintain the networking fabric that connects Webflow's services, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across cloud environments.
- Build and enforce guardrails around IAM, SCPs, and scoping permissions that keep infrastructure secure and auditable without slowing engineers down.
- Drive FinOps across Webflow's cloud footprint, owning cost attribution, right-sizing recommendations, and surfacing waste before it becomes a problem.
- Partner with Infra teams on instance type selection, capacity planning, and right-sizing decisions that impact application performance.
- Build and maintain AI-powered automation that improves how we manage cloud infrastructure, from policy-as-code and drift detection to LLM-assisted runbook generation.
- Help define the culture of this growing team as it expands its international presence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize infrastructure needs.
- Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure components and processes.
- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 coverage of infrastructure systems.
What We Are Looking For
- Background as an infrastructure or cloud engineer with enthusiasm for automation and code, or a background as a software engineer with deep enthusiasm for cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
- 5+ years of experience owning and operating cloud infrastructure in a customer-facing environment with little to no downtime.
- Deep hands-on experience with AWS and a strong opinion on what good cloud operations look like.
- Experience managing Kubernetes clusters at scale, including upgrades, node group management, autoscaling, and cluster add-on lifecycle.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Pulumi or Terraform, and a strong preference for changes made through code, not consoles.
- Experience navigating multi-region or multi-cloud environments on AWS or GCP.
- Strong understanding of security principles and practices, including IAM, networking, and encryption.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Karpenter, cluster autoscaler, or other Kubernetes autoscaling tools.
- Experience with AI-powered automation tools, such as those using machine learning or natural language processing.
- Experience with cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with containerization using Docker or other container runtimes.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects that impact the company's mission.
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Make sure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the specific requirements of the job, highlighting your experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI.
- Familiarize yourself with Webflow's technology stack and be prepared to discuss your experience with similar tools and systems.
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with cloud infrastructure, including design, implementation, and management.
- Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes, and be open to feedback and constructive criticism.
- Consider creating a portfolio or GitHub repository that showcases your work and demonstrates your skills and expertise.
- Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them and how you can contribute to the team's success.
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