Engineering Manager, Shared Services

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 are looking for an Engineering Manager, Shared Services to be part of our Developer Productivity Pillar. This person is directly responsible for driving initiatives that will minimize the time and effort required to create valuable business outcomes for Webflow. Reducing cycle time for the development and delivery of software while ensuring great quality. The main customers of the Developer Productivity Pillar are Webflow developers.

About the role 

• 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 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 217,900 - CAD 296,350

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.

• Reporting to the Director of Engineering

As an Engineering Manager, Shared Services,  you’ll … 

• Lead and manage a diverse, remote-first, agile team supporting iterative and incremental shipping.
• Set priorities to reduce overall development cycle time.
• Leverage quantitative and qualitative metrics (DORA/SPACE) to eliminate bottlenecks and make data-informed decisions.
• Ensure that the team is staffed for success.
• Facilitate the growth and development of the individuals on your team.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional  peers such as in Product, Design to set goals and define objectives,

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, Shared Services if you:

• Have 2+ years in a leadership role and 5+ years as a Technical individual contributor.
• Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and problem solve with your team.
• Are comfortable with navigating ambiguity and can work autonomously.  
• Have extensive experience with software development best practices and system design.
• Have experience with one or more of Design Systems (component widget libraries), shared services, including, but not limited to: In-app / Email Notification platform and Feature Flagging framework, building and documenting API service catalog. 
• Can demonstrate strong empathy and evangelize for improving developer experience.
• Have the ability to retain and attract strong talent.

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.

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
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