Staff Software Engineer, eCommerce

About the Role

The New Product team is at the forefront of Webflow's innovation, focusing on building a first-class customer experience that integrates seamlessly with the company's robust ecosystem of tools and products. The team's efforts are crucial for enabling Webflow's Structure product goals, which in turn empower hundreds of thousands of customers to turn their ideas into reality.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the Staff Software Engineer will be part of a distributed team, working remotely from Argentina. This provides an opportunity to be part of a global company while contributing to the growth of the local tech community in Buenos Aires.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers across teams to plan and build product capabilities that align with Webflow's Structure product goals.
• Effectively communicate team priorities and strategy to both engineering and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Champion technical standards while balancing business strategies and requirements, ensuring that solutions are scalable, efficient, and meet customer needs.
• Build, document, and test production code that impacts all Webflow customers, focusing on quality, reliability, and performance.
• 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 deliverables, driving projects from inception to deployment.
• Solve complex technical problems in a highly collaborative environment, leveraging expertise in distributed systems architecture and exceptional user experience.
• Improve planning, development, and deployment processes to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire a team of engineers of various levels, contributing to the growth and development of the engineering community at Webflow.
• Participate in engineering citizenship activities such as co-authoring engineering blogs, strengthening hiring processes, and leading internal hackathon teams.

What We Are Looking For

• A BS/BA college degree in Computer Science or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in shipping features and products, with a strong focus on web frameworks and products.
• Innate interest in the Web Platform, Design Systems, and the intersection of building platforms that enable customers.
• Ability to think through large technical problems and work collaboratively to solve them.
• Comfort with building a mental model of a product and architecture through code reading and debugging existing software.
• Experience in debugging production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
• Pride in taking ownership and driving projects to achieve business impact.
• Deep understanding of data design and modeling.
• Familiarity with AI-driven technologies and their applications in eCommerce.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Webflow's Website Experience Platform or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Spanish, given the role's location in Argentina, though not required.
• Participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects that demonstrate innovation and skill.
• Experience in mentoring or leading engineering teams, promoting a culture of technical excellence.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on a next-generation eCommerce platform that is shaping the future of digital experiences.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a team of highly skilled professionals.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, conference attendance, and mentorship.
• Flexible, remote work arrangement, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools, supporting continuous learning and innovation.
• Competitive compensation package, though details are not disclosed.
• Health insurance and other benefits supportive of remote work lifestyles.
• Paid time off and holidays, recognizing the importance of rest and rejuvenation.

• Highlight your experience with web frameworks and distributed systems architecture, as these are crucial for the role.
• Prepare examples of how you've driven technical projects to completion, focusing on your role in solving complex problems and achieving business impact.
• Showcase your understanding of AI-driven technologies and their potential in eCommerce, demonstrating how you've applied or could apply these technologies in previous roles.
• Emphasize your collaborative mindset and experience working in distributed teams, as remote work and cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of this position.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to mentoring and leading other engineers, including how you promote technical excellence and growth within a team.
• Consider creating a personal project or contributing to open-source projects that align with Webflow's interests, such as eCommerce platforms or AI-driven tech, to demonstrate your skills and passion.
• Research Webflow's culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your own professional values and goals align with those of the company.