Senior Backend Engineer, Access Control

4 weeks ago

San Francisco CA United States Webflow Full time

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable business growth. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative.

The Access Control team at Webflow is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is experienced with scaling distributed systems and values building secure software that also has a great user experience. The Access Control team is responsible for building and maintaining the Roles & Permissions framework used by all of Engineering to make sure the right users have access to the right resources throughout the webflow.com application. The team is also responsible for building and maintaining features that enable customers to define access control policies for their own workspaces.

About the role
  • Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Exemption status
  • Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll:

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable multi-tenant backend services and APIs.
  • Work on technologies such as Node.js, Javascript/Typescript, MongoDB, GraphQL, Apollo, Amazon Web Services EC2, S3, Lambdas, Kafka, and more.
  • Demonstrable solid experience and deep expertise in multiple technical domains.
  • Contribute to building and executing on functional strategy.
  • Lead projects that directly contribute to team and engineering organization's deliverables.
  • Produce and elevate the quality of maintainable, tested, performant, and scalable code.
  • Author, collaborate on, and evaluate design documents.
  • Influence technical designs and team-level prioritization as well as participate in technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers in an autonomous, supportive team environment.
  • Mentor junior engineering in technical skills and Webflow culture.
  • Participate in engineering citizenship activities such as co-authoring engineering blogs, strengthening and improving our hiring processes, and leading internal hackathon teams.

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 in this role if you:

  • Have 5+ years developing and deploying web applications, with a proven track record of shipping code.
  • Are familiar with Node.js and TypeScript and can write scalable services and APIs using technologies like Express.js and MongoDB.
  • Can debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
  • Proven experience building complex web systems.
  • Experience with testing frameworks (e.g. Jest, Mocha, Playwright, Cypress).
  • Are comfortable working in an agile, safe-to-fail environment.
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).
  • 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.
  • Flexible PTO with a mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off for all locations.
  • 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).
  • Discounted Pet Insurance offering (US only).
Remote, together

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.

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.

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.

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Backend Engineer, Access Control

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Webflow Full time

    At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable...

  • Senior Backend Engineer, Access Control

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Webflow Full time

    At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    2 months ago

    San Francisco, United States Calm Full time

    What We DoWe build Calm’s product, guide Calm’s analysis, secure Calm’s data, and operate the platforms that underpin it all. We’re product-minded, team-oriented, and grounded in the mission of meeting everyone where they’re at on their mental health journey. We work in fast-moving, small pods and as a Senior Backend Engineer you will be expected...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Tonal Systems, Inc. Full time

    Overview Tonal is looking for a passionate Senior Backend Engineer to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and design, and play a critical role in building the platform that powers the world’s most intelligent personal trainer. You will be given the opportunity to solve challenging problems in the development of software for a unique...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Hedra Full time

    About Hedra: Hedra is a pioneering video foundation model company founded by former Stanford PhDs and backed by top investors at Index, A16Z, and Abstract Ventures. We're building a full-stack creation studio capable of control, emotion, and creative intelligence. We raised 10 million dollars in our seed round to revolutionize content creation. Our flagship...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

    Job Description In a world where healthcare can feel like a maze of bureaucracy and frustration, Mochi Health offers a refreshing oasis. We're not just another telehealth clinic – we're on a mission to rewrite the script on healthcare, starting with the most overlooked areas of medicine. With a dream team of top-tier providers, a commitment to...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, CA, United States Calm Full time

    What We Do We build and support Calm Health’s HIPAA compliant, high-trust first in class mental health application scaled to support millions of users. We’re product-minded, team-oriented, and grounded in the mission of making the world a happier and healthier place. We work in fast moving, small pods and as a Senior Engineer you will be expected to...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Asystem Full time

    At Masarna, we're all about partnering with startups to help them succeed. Our tech-driven approach sets us apart as we offer tailored business solutions to drive growth and excellence in today's market. We're committed to creating something extraordinary together. Role Overview: We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our team....

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Monte Carlo Data, Inc. Full time

    About the role: We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take significant ownership in building Monte Carlo's cloud application for Data Observability. The role will involve end-to-end development: helping formulate usability requirements and designs, full production implementation, and operations. You will be collaborating with a small team of...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, California, United States HonorVet Technologies Full time

    Senior Backend Engineer Wanted!HonorVet Technologies is a dynamic company that provides innovative healthcare technology solutions. We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in a remote role. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on healthcare or pharmaceuticals....

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Productboard Full time

    About Us: Join one of our product teams and develop features with real value for a one-of-a-kind product management system used by 4500+ global companies. As a leading B2B SaaS company transforming how product teams around the world build and manage products, we are expanding our internal Growth team in San Francisco. We are looking for a seasoned Senior...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Rippling Full time

    About the Company:Rippling is a cutting-edge technology company that specializes in providing innovative HR, IT, and Finance solutions to businesses. Our mission is to empower companies to streamline their workforce operations and improve employee experiences.We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team of talented engineers....

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Aicrete Full time

    Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer Location: Hybrid (with options for remote work) Job Type: Full-Time Role Summary: As a Senior Backend Engineer at AICrete, your role will be crucial in developing the server-side logic of AICreteOS using modern frameworks like Django. You will build high-performance applications that integrate seamlessly with our front-end...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    1 month ago

    San Francisco, United States Asystem Full time

    At Masarna, we're all about partnering with startups to help them succeed. Our tech-driven approach sets us apart as we offer tailored business solutions to drive growth and excellence in today's market. We're committed to creating something extraordinary together.Role Overview:We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our team....

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Usespeak Full time

    About us Our mission is to reinvent the way people learn, starting with language. We begin by teaching the next billion people English, Spanish, and French. English is the global language of business, culture, and communication, and over 1.5 billion people around the world are actively trying to learn right now. Others dream of communicating with the...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

    About us Our mission is to reinvent the way people learn, starting with language learning. We begin by teaching the next billion people English, Spanish, and French. English is the global language of business, culture, and communication, and over 1.5 billion people around the world are actively trying to learn it right now. Others dream of communicating...

  • Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Wherobots Full time

    We are looking for passionate, skilled, and experienced software engineers to join Wherobots' dynamic team in building the geospatial cloud database of the future, its cloud platform, and control plane. As a backend software engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend services and infrastructure that powers...

  • Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

    5 months ago

    San Francisco, United States Wherobots Full time

    We are looking for passionate, skilled, and experienced software engineers to join Wherobots' dynamic team in building the geospatial cloud database of the future, its cloud platform, and control plane. As a backend software engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend services and infrastructure that powers...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Backend) Location: San Francisco, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Description: Our client, a rapidly growing startup based in San Francisco, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development. The ideal candidate has a strong background...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Replo (YC S21) Full time

    About the role Hiring a senior backend engineer to join our team and focus on system architecture behind a lot of our most popular products. Things you'll be working on Architecting and implementing backend systems in Typescript/Node is the core of what you’ll be doing. Real examples include: Designing and building an ingestion pipeline for Replo...