Webflow

Senior Manager, Engineering

Webflow$248K — $310K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years leading engineering teams focused on developer products or complex platforms
  • Strong technical depth in compilers, code generation, language tooling, or developer infrastructure
  • Experience with AI or agentic systems, or quick adaptability to new tech
  • Proven ability to architect solutions for ambiguous technical challenges
  • Leadership style that emphasizes technical excellence and team development
  • Curiosity and proactive learning in emerging technologies like AI

Responsibilities

  • Set technical and product direction for a code-native Webflow
  • Lead integration of coding agents into the Webflow experience
  • Own the developer experience within Webflow, from APIs to tooling
  • Develop a coherent roadmap from initial problem space to user-facing capabilities
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams
  • Engage in technical activities such as architecture, design reviews, and prototyping
  • Hire, coach, and nurture engineers while fostering a strong technical culture

Benefits

  • Equity ownership in the company for all permanent employees
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with most premiums paid
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, plus extra for birthing parents
  • Flexible vacation and sabbatical programs for recharging
  • Access to mental health resources and emotional wellness support
  • 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year in the U.S.
  • Monthly stipends for work and wellness-related expenses
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus program based on collective performance
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team building code-native Webflow: a high-fidelity code representation that moves seamlessly between visual and code-based workflows, so developers can work directly in code and trust nothing gets lost coming back. This foundation also powers a new class of coding agents that understand and modify the same underlying system.

This is a player-coach role: you'll grow an exceptional team while staying close to the technical work: shaping architecture, resolving hard design decisions, and contributing directly when it helps the team move faster.
About the role:
  • Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON).
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Exempt
  • The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate's geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
    • United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
      • Zone A: $248,000-$310,000
      • Zone B: $233,600- $292,000
      • Zone C: $217,000-$$272,000
    • Canada (All figures cited below in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
      • 270,000-338,000 CAD

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
  • Application Information:
    • Application deadline: applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is closed and filled
    • This posting is for an existing vacancy.
  • Reporting to the Director of Engineering.

As a Senior Engineering Manager you'll:
  • Set the technical and product direction for making Webflow code-native, including high-fidelity round-tripping between visual and code surfaces
  • Lead the integration of coding agents into the Webflow building experience
  • Own the developer experience of working with Webflow in code, from core primitives and APIs to tooling and feedback loops
  • Turn an emerging problem space into a coherent roadmap, sequencing foundational platform work with customer-facing capabilities
  • Partner closely with product, design, and engineering teams across Webflow
  • Stay technically engaged through architecture, design reviews, prototyping, and hands-on contribution where it has the most leverage
  • Hire, coach, and develop engineers while building a high-performing technical culture
About you:

Requirements:
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

You'll thrive as a Senior Manager, Engineering if you:
  • Have 4+ years experience leading engineering teams building developer products, platforms, or technically complex product surfaces
  • Have strong enough technical depth in areas like compilers, code generation, language tooling, IDEs, or developer infrastructure to actively shape architecture
  • Have experience building with AI or agentic systems, or demonstrated ability to get deep in the space quickly
  • Have a track record of turning ambiguous technical problems into systems that customers can actually use
  • Are comfortable balancing long-term architecture with the pressure to ship and learn
  • Have a leadership style that combines high technical standards with strong coaching and team development
  • Stay curious and open to growth - actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact.
Our Core Behaviors:
  • Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first.
  • Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act.
  • Reinvent ourselves. We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible.
  • Own it all the way. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we hold ourselves accountable to deliver outcomes - for each other, and for customers.
Benefits
  • Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
  • Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
  • Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.
  • Time off that's actually off. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
  • Wellness for the whole you. Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
  • Invest in your future. A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
  • Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses - from Wi-Fi to workouts.
  • Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.

Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.
Remote, together

About Webflow

Webflow is a web design platform that allows users to create responsive websites without coding. The company was founded in 2013 by Vlad Magdalin, Bryant Chou, and Sergie Magdalin. Webflow's platform includes a drag-and-drop interface, CMS, and hosting services. The company's mission is to empower designers and developers to create beautiful and functional websites without the need for coding skills. Webflow has received funding from various investors, including Accel and Khosla Ventures.
Learn more about Webflow
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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