Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer you’ll:

• Drive engineering innovation across the entire company
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Spearhead research initiatives to explore new tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Guide the approach and execution of a particular team or group of teams
• Dig deep into arbitrarily complex and critical problems and find an appropriate path forward until resolution
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements to architect, design and deliver high-quality solutions
• Conduct thorough architectural reviews to help guide and shape Webflow’s technology stack
• Be a model for engineering innovation in the industry working with partners, customers, and investors
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Exemplify Webflow’s Core Behaviors in the pursuit of our mission to democratize software development

That said, these role responsibilities are just the start! At Webflow, we encourage you to contribute wherever your interests take you — and shape your role accordingly. 

About you

You’ll thrive as a Principal Engineer if:

• You have a genuine passion for building platforms for web applications and scalable web frameworks 
• You have exhibit proficiency in a diverse set of programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
• You have hands-on experience with modern web technology such as React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix
• You possess a deep understanding of monorepos, microservices architecture and cloud technologies
• You showcase strong expertise in database design and optimization, with a focus on NoSQL databases, particularly mongoDB.
• You have a solid grasp of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes and extensive experience designing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and integrating third-party APIs
• You have a thorough understanding of security best practices in software development
• You should be well-versed in both frontend and backend technologies, combining a comprehensive skill set with a love for crafting highly technical and innovative solutions for web development
• You are committed to cultivating an inclusive team culture