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Engineering Manager, CMS Authoring

WebflowUnited StatesRemote
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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’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our CMS Authoring team.

About the role 


  • Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada) 
  • Full-time / part-time
  • Exempt status
  • The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this role ranges from $168,600 in our lowest geographic market up to $260,600 in our highest geographic market. These figures are in $USD and apply to candidates in the United States. The specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
  • Reporting to Senior Manager, CMS Product Area
  • 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 217900 - CAD 296350

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.As an Engineering Manager, you’ll … 

  • Lead and manage a diverse, distributed and an agile full-stack team supporting iterative and incremental shipping
  • Oversee scoping and implementation of mission critical features for our CMS Authoring team
  • Collaborate with cross-functional  peers such as Product, Design, and Marketing to set goals and define business strategy
  • Drive goal-setting with your team and hold them accountable for results
  • Skillfully balance tech debt and feature development for your team
  • Facilitate the development of the individuals on your team, identifying areas for improvement and helping them to grow

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 (front end web technology focus)
  • Have experience managing people and projects across multiple work-streams/teams
  • Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and problem solve with your team
  • Are comfortable with navigating ambiguity and working autonomously  
  • Have experience managing teams building and operationally supporting SaaS products
  • Have a proven track record of successfully working with Product Management and Design
  • Have the ability to retain and attract strong talent 
  • Bonus: are a builder on the side like having side projects or use no code tools like Webflow, Zapier, and Bubble

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Research shows that you may still be considered for a role if you meet just half of the requirements.

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.

Stay connected


Not ready to apply, but want to be part of the Webflow community? Consider following our story on our Webflow Blog, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and/or Glassdoor. 

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.For information about how Webflow processes your personal information, please review Webflow’s Applicant Privacy Notice. 

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Life at Webflow

Webflow empowers designers to create beautiful, responsive websiteswithout writing a single line of code, or relying on a developer. Its drag-and-drop interface looks, feels, and works like familiar desktop design tools, and writes clean, semantic code any developer would be proud of. Get started todayfor freebut brace yourself: your workflow's about to be transformed. Webflow is backed by Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, Tim Draper, and other awesome investors.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equity ownership in a growing, privately-owned company2. 100% employer-paid healthcare (US only), vision, dental insurance for full-time employees; Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account3. Paid parental leave and pregnancy disability benefits4. Mental wellness support and professional coaching programs5. Monthly stipends for health, smart work, and growth6. Professional career coaching and internal learning & development7. 401k plan and pension schemes (US only)8. Discounted Pet Insurance offering (US only)9. Commuter benefits for in-office employees23. Equality and inclusion as core company values
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