Senior Software Engineer, AI

At Webflow, we’re building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform, and we’re doing it as a remote-first company built on trust, transparency, and a whole lot of creativity. This work takes grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. Our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. From entrepreneurs launching their first idea to global enterprises scaling their digital presence, we empower teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers. We believe the future of the web, and work, is more open, more creative, and more equitable. And we’re here to build it together.

• 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 are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
    
    • Zone A: [$150,00 - $207,100]
    • Zone B: [$141,600 - $194,800]
    • Zone C: [$132,100 - $182,400]
  • Canada (figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
    • Zone A: [$171,000 - $235,600]

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals. 

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.

• 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 Engineering Manager, Growth

As a Senior Software Engineer, AI, you’ll … 

• Lead architecture and design for features that integrate with large language models, diffusion models etc.
• Consider the impact of technical decisions not just on your immediate team, but also across features and teams working on similar problems.
• Hold a high bar for technical quality of AI features at Webflow while taking a pragmatic approach to delivering value to users incrementally. 
• Stay up-to-date on AI/ML advancements to assess their relevance for the organization's strategy.
• Collaborate with product engineering to identify and implement AI solutions that improve user experience and solve specific use cases.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces that integrate AI models and algorithms.
• Assist in developing and integrating third-party AI APIs into the product's architecture.
• Develop a deep understanding of our architecture and codebase while also learning about our product and the customers that use it.
• Build quality feedback tooling, including traditional software unit and integration tests as well as AI specific evaluations and quality measurements.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• Have 5+ years of experience with a proven track record of shipping code to build consumer-facing web products.

You’ll thrive as a/an Senior Software Engineer, AI if you:

• Have 2+ years of experience building products that depend critically on AI/ML.
• Have development experience with Node.js, React, TypeScript and a deep, foundational understanding of web technologies more broadly.
• Are proficient with AI concepts and technologies, including large language models, fine tuning, vector databases and prompt engineering.
• Are passionate about AI and the opportunities unlocked by recent advancements, and want to contribute to building great user experiences on top of these technologies
• Possess strong understanding of web development best practices and principles, including responsive design, web performance metrics and accessibility standards.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Love thinking through large technical problems and working through that complexity on a collaborative, distributed team.
• Can debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
• Take pride in taking ownership and driving projects to business impact.

• Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first.
• Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act.
• Reinvent ourselves. We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible.
• Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar.

• Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
• Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
• Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.
• Time off that’s actually off. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
• Wellness for the whole you. Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
• Invest in your future. A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally. 
• Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts.
• Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.

Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.

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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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.

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