Remote Principal Data Architect

Description:

• Webflow is seeking a Principal Data Architect to design, evangelize, and lead the development of its enterprise data architecture.
• This role will shape how data flows across Webflow, enabling scalable, secure, and governed access to high-quality data for analytics, decision-making, and AI/ML use cases.
• The Principal Data Architect will collaborate with various teams including data and insights, product, engineering, business technology, finance, sales, marketing, and business stakeholders.
• Responsibilities include developing a long-term vision for Webflow’s enterprise data architecture, designing a unified semantic layer, defining standards for data modeling and governance, and leading architecture reviews.
• The position is remote-first, available to candidates in the United States and parts of Canada, and is a full-time, permanent, exempt role.
• The cash compensation is based on geographic location and experience, with specific ranges provided for different zones in the U.S. and Canada.
• The role is eligible for participation in Webflow's company-wide bonus program based on performance.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics engineering, including at least 3 years in a lead or principal architect role.
• A deep understanding of enterprise data modeling, semantic layers, and dimensional modeling practices is required.
• Proficiency in data pipeline and modeling tools such as SQL, Python, and dbt, as well as modern cloud data platforms like Snowflake, is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with knowledge graphs, metadata layers, and lineage tracking tools is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate a solid grasp of data governance, data catalogs, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are required, with the ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ideal candidate should be energized by solving ambiguous and high-impact problems in a collaborative environment and be systems-oriented with a focus on long-term scalability and resiliency.
• A willingness to stay curious and open to growth, particularly in emerging technologies like AI, is important.

Benefits:

• Employees will receive equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company.
• Webflow offers 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees and their dependents.
• The company provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, along with additional pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents.
• Flexible PTO and a sabbatical program are available for all locations.
• Employees have access to mental wellness resources, professional coaching, therapy, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Monthly stipends are provided to support work and wellness.
• A 401k plan or pension schemes are available in countries where required, along with other financial wellness benefits.