8+ years in computer vision or multimodal machine learning
Deep expertise in representation learning, visual recognition, and large-scale model training
Experience with recent model architectures like transformers and diffusion models
Proficient coding in Python and modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
Lead ambitious research initiatives in computer vision and multimodal understanding
Develop novel models and algorithms for vision problems
Translate research into practical model improvements for product enhancement
Design and optimize large-scale vision and multimodal foundation models
Collaborate with teams to transition research to production-ready systems
Set technical direction for impactful research areas and strategy
Mentor scientists and engineers, promoting a strong scientific culture
Benefits
Equity (RSUs) for permanent employees
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with premium support
12 weeks paid parental leave, plus additional leave for birthing parents
Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program
Access to mental health resources and coaching
401(k) with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year
Monthly stipends for work and wellness expenses
Annual bonus eligibility for all permanent, non-commission employees
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Staff Machine Learning Scientist to help us solve challenging problems to address emerging customer needs and behaviors. The ideal candidate can move fast but with high quality, and views the early stages of product development as a creative canvas and opportunity for high impact. About the role:
Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
Full-time
Permanent
Exempt
Our cash compensation amount for this role ranges depending on the cost of labor of the geographic area. The ranges shared below may change if you are hired in another geographic location.
United States (all figures cited below in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
Zone A: 220,000 - 285,000
Zone B: 207,000 - 268,000
Zone C: 194,000 - 251,000
Canada (All figures cited below in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
251,000 - 324,000
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 a new position
Reporting to the Director, Engineering
As a Senior Staff Machine Learning Scientist, you'll:
Lead and drive ambitious research initiatives that advance the state of the art in computer vision, multimodal understanding, and visual generation.
Develop novel models, algorithms, and training methodologies for challenging vision problems such as image understanding, video understanding, visual search, scene representation, segmentation, detection, generation, and multimodal reasoning.
Translate cutting-edge research into practical model improvements that can shape product direction and unlock new user experiences.
Design, implement, train, and optimize large-scale vision and multimodal foundation models across diverse datasets and tasks.
Partner closely with applied scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to move research from exploration to production-ready systems.
Set technical direction for high-impact research areas, identifying promising bets and influencing longer-term strategy for vision and multimodal AI.
Mentor other scientists and engineers, raise the quality bar for research, and help build a strong scientific culture across the team.
Stay at the forefront of research in computer vision, multimodal learning, generative modeling, and foundation models, and apply emerging techniques to real-world problems.
About you:
Requirements:
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
You'll thrive as a Senior Staff Machine Learning Scientist if you:
Deep theoretical and practical expertise in computer vision, with strong foundations in areas such as representation learning, visual recognition, image or video generation, multimodal learning, and large-scale model training.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; PhD strongly preferred.
8+ years of relevant industry and/or research experience, or equivalent impact, including a track record of driving major research initiatives in computer vision or multimodal machine learning.
Strong experience with state-of-the-art vision and multimodal model architectures, including transformers, diffusion models, contrastive learning approaches, and foundation models.
Proven ability to formulate research problems clearly, design rigorous experiments, and translate findings into meaningful model or product advances.
Strong coding and prototyping skills in Python, with the ability to write clean, scalable, and well-documented research code.
Proficiency in modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Demonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring scientists or engineers and influencing research direction across a team or organization.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex research clearly to both technical and cross-functional audiences.
Stay curious and open to growth - demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI, and actively building and applying fluency in emerging technologies to elevate how we work, drive faster outcomes, and expand collective 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.
Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar.
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.
