At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is the leading visual development platform for building powerful websites without writing code. By combining modern web development technologies into one platform, Webflow enables people to build websites visually, saving engineering time, while clean code seamlessly generates in the background. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative. It’s the web, made better.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity to be part of our Developer Productivity Pillar. This person is directly responsible for driving initiatives that will minimize the time and effort required to create valuable business outcomes for Webflow. Reducing cycle time for the development and delivery of software while ensuring great quality. The main customers of the Developer Productivity Pillar are Webflow developers.

About the role

Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
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 in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
  - Zone A: $191,600 - $260,600
  - Zone B: $180,100 - $245,000
  - Zone C: $168,600 - $229,350
- Canada (All figures cited below in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
  - CAD 217,900 - CAD 296,350

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.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering

As an Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity, you’ll …

Lead and manage a diverse, remote-first, agile team supporting iterative and incremental shipping.
Set priorities to reduce overall development cycle time.
Leverage quantitative and qualitative metrics (DORA/SPACE) to eliminate bottlenecks and make data-informed decisions.
Ensure that the team is staffed for success.
Facilitate the growth and development of the individuals on your team.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional peers such as in Product, Design to set goals and define objectives,

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

About you

You’ll thrive as an engineering manager if you:

Have 2+ years in a leadership role and 5+ years as a Technical individual contributor.
Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and problem solve with your team.
Are comfortable with navigating ambiguity and can work autonomously.
Have extensive experience with software development best practices.
Have experience with one or more of Design Systems, Development Platforms, testing frameworks and automated CI/CD,
Can demonstrate strong empathy and evangelize for improving developer experience.
Have the ability to retain and attract strong talent.

Our Core Behaviors:

Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment
Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care
Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates

Benefits & wellness

Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents (full-time employees working 30+ hours per week), as well as Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account, dependent care Flexible Spending Account (US only), dependent on insurance plan selection where applicable in the respective country of employment; Employees may also have voluntary insurance options, such as life, disability, hospital protection, accident, and critical illness where applicable in the respective country of employment
12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit); Employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
Flexible PTO with a mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off for all locations (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit), and sabbatical program
Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
Monthly stipends to support health and wellness, smart work, and professional growth
Professional career coaching, internal learning & development programs
401k plan and pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required) financial wellness benefits, like CPA or financial advisor coverage
Discounted Pet Insurance offering (US only)
Commuter benefits for in-office employees

Temporary employees are not eligible for paid holiday time off, accrued paid time off, paid leaves of absence, or company-sponsored perks unless otherwise required by law.

Be you, with us

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Please note:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered.

To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment.

If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes.

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Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity

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