Description:

Webflow is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for the Access Control team, responsible for building and maintaining the Roles & Permissions framework for the webflow.com application.
The role is remote-first, available to candidates in the United States and parts of Canada, and is a full-time, permanent, exempt position.
The cash compensation is based on geographic location, experience, and skills, with specific pay zones outlined for the U.S. and Canada.
Responsibilities include architecting, designing, and implementing scalable backend services related to Role Based Access Control (RBAC), driving collaboration across teams, and effectively communicating priorities and strategies.
The engineer will write and update scalable software using modern stacks such as node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, primarily coding in TypeScript.
The role involves building and maintaining unit and integration tests, solving technical problems, improving development processes, and mentoring other engineers.

Requirements:

Candidates must have experience building and scaling access control systems such as RBAC, ReBAC, ABAC, PBAC, and ACLs.
A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in scalable, multi-tenant environments is required.
At least 2 years of experience in tech-leading feature teams on customer-facing products, including writing technical specifications and collaborating with cross-functional partners, is necessary.
Candidates should value testing and documentation as much as coding and possess a move-fast attitude while maintaining high quality.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to communicate trade-offs throughout a project to meet technical and business requirements are essential.
Experience in high-visibility work and presenting to executive counterparts is preferred.
A passion for encouraging and developing other engineers is important.

Employees receive equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company.
Webflow offers 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents, along with various voluntary insurance options.
The company provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all caregivers, with additional benefits for birthing parents.
Flexible PTO is available, with a mandatory minimum of 10 days paid time off annually, and a sabbatical program.
Access to mental wellness resources, professional coaching, and therapy is provided.
Monthly stipends support health and wellness, smart work, and professional growth.
Professional career coaching and internal learning & development programs are available.
A 401k plan and pension schemes are offered where required by law, along with financial wellness benefits.
Discounted pet insurance and commuter benefits are available for in-office employees.