Build and evolve Webflow Cloud as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on backend services and cloud infrastructure.
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Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Software Engineer, Cloud at Webflow, the individual will focus on building and maintaining cloud services that support web applications and AI functionalities. Key skills include expertise in AWS, Cloudflare, TypeScript, and Node.js, along with a solid understanding of backend service design and database management. This position is ideal for experienced engineers with over five years in production environments who are comfortable taking ownership of features from conception to deployment. Webflow emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging team members to engage in engineering citizenship activities.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer, Cloud (Backend / Infrastructure) role remote?
- Yes — Webflow lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer, Cloud (Backend / Infrastructure) role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, CloudFlare, MongoDB, Node.js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Webflow targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Cloud (Backend / Infrastructure) role at Webflow.
From the original posting
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build and evolve Webflow Cloud, helping builders and marketing practitioners build, deploy, and run full-stack web applications with the assistance of cloud based AI agents.
About the role:
- Location: Remote-first (Argentina)
- Permanent, full-time employee (this is not a contractor position)
- 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 Senior Engineering Manager, Cloud
As a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, you'll …
- Build and operate reliable cloud services on AWS and Cloudflare, drawing on experience with compute, storage, networking, and managed infrastructure.
- Evolve the infrastructure that powers web applications and AI agents on Webflow Cloud.
- Participate in the team’s on-call rotation, investigate production incidents, and drive improvements that prevent recurring issues.
- Utilize CDN and edge compute capabilities that help customers deliver fast, resilient websites and applications around the world.
- Own features from customer problem through design, implementation, rollout, and ongoing improvement.
- Use AI-assisted development practices to accelerate delivery while applying sound engineering judgment, rigorous validation, and clear accountability for code quality.
- Participate in engineering citizenship activities such as co-authoring engineering blogs, strengthening our hiring processes, and leading internal hackathon teams.
About you:
- BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years building and operating backend services in production
- Demonstrated experience in backend service design defining service boundaries, contracts and data ownership, not only implementing within them
- Business-level fluency to read, write and speak in English
You'll thrive as a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, if you …
- Have experience building and operating production services on AWS, Cloudflare, or similar cloud platforms.
- Have experience designing data models, optimizing queries, and operating production databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
- Are fluent in TypeScript and Node.js, and comfortable with edge runtimes.
- Understand modern website and web application architecture, including HTTP, caching, CDNs, and edge compute.
- Apply best practices for performance, security, accessibility, and reliability.
- Take ownership of features from early discovery and technical design through delivery and ongoing operation.
- Use AI effectively in your personal or professional development practices.
- Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance customer needs, delivery speed, and long-term maintainability.
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