Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a technical leader with a strong background in modern deployment systems, including Kubernetes and GitOps workflows. You will be responsible for mentoring engineers, driving technical decisions, and influencing teams through design reviews and cross-team collaboration. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the systems that enable engineering velocity at scale, and you will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field.

Webflow is a remote-first company that values trust, transparency, and creativity. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be part of a talented team of engineers who are passionate about building a world-class digital experience platform. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging problems, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success.

What You Will Do

• Define and drive Webflow's end-to-end deployment strategy, from CI pipelines to production rollout
• Own and evolve the GitOps-based deployment platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and ease of use
• Design and implement safe and progressive delivery mechanisms, such as canary, blue/green, feature flags, and automated rollback
• Set technical direction across teams, guiding architecture decisions that improve developer velocity and system reliability
• Establish and evangelize best practices for CI/CD, release engineering, and environment management across the organization
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to drive step-function improvements in developer productivity and cycle time
• Build and evolve internal tooling to improve testing, deployment, and workflows
• Ensure high reliability and operational excellence through strong observability, monitoring, and incident-driven improvements
• Mentor engineers and act as a force multiplier, influencing teams through technical leadership, design reviews, and cross-team collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction and identify opportunities for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in modern deployment systems, and apply that knowledge to drive innovation and improvement

What We Are Looking For

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Deep expertise in modern deployment systems, including Kubernetes, GitOps workflows, and tools like ArgoCD and Argo Rollouts
• Successfully designed and scaled CI/CD systems for large engineering organizations
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Excellent technical leadership and collaboration skills, with experience mentoring engineers and driving technical decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence teams and drive technical direction
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure, including AWS or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and drive innovative solutions

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools, such as Terraform
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience with security-related tools and technologies
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools, such as Prometheus and Grafana

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible PTO and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships
• Access to the latest tools and technologies, including cloud-based infrastructure and software development platforms
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a talented team of engineers and a strong company culture
• Opportunity to work on complex and challenging problems, with a direct impact on the company's success
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance, including bonuses and promotions

• To stand out as a candidate, be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with modern deployment systems, including Kubernetes and GitOps workflows.
• Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date, and highlight your technical skills and experience in software development and deployment.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to technical leadership and collaboration, including how you drive technical direction and influence teams.
• Consider including a personal project or contribution to an open-source project that demonstrates your skills and experience with modern deployment systems.
• When negotiating salary, be sure to research the market rate for your position and location, and be prepared to discuss your expectations and requirements.
• Pay attention to 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.