Staff Backend Engineer, Access Control

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Webflow, your primary responsibilities include architecting, designing, and implementing scalable backend services related to Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). You will also drive cross-pillar collaboration with product managers and designers, lead technical discussions, and mentor fellow engineers, ensuring both the quality of the code and an excellent user experience.

To qualify for the Staff Backend Engineer role at Webflow, you should have 7-10+ years of experience in scalable, multi-tenant environments, with at least 2+ years in tech-leading feature teams. Familiarity with building and scaling access control systems such as RBAC is crucial, along with a strong emphasis on testing and documentation.

In this role at Webflow, you will primarily work with modern stacks including node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, coding mainly in TypeScript. Your focus will be on creating scalable backend services that manage access control efficiently.

Webflow is committed to your professional development by providing mentorship opportunities and resources to help you identify and pursue your interests. Additionally, the company supports learning and development through internal programs and encourages team members to take active roles in coaching and inspiring others.

Compensation for the Staff Backend Engineer role at Webflow is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. The base pay ranges vary, and specific compensation will depend on factors such as location and individual experience, with figures for U.S. roles starting from approximately $164,000, depending on your zone.

In your response, provide specific examples of systems you've built or managed, along with the technologies you used. Talk about your role in implementing RBAC or any other access control techniques, and highlight how your work impacted user experience.

Discuss your strategies for building scalable architectures, such as using microservices, implementing load balancing, or utilizing cloud solutions like AWS. Provide examples from your previous roles where you've successfully scaled services to meet increasing demand.

Emphasize the importance of both unit and integration tests in delivering quality software. Share examples of how you ensure that your code is well-tested and the impact it has had on project outcomes.

Illustrate your communication skills by describing a situation where you effectively conveyed technical concepts to a mixed audience. Focus on how you adjusted your approach based on the stakeholders' backgrounds.

Explain your approach to task prioritization, particularly in fast-paced environments. Include how you use tools or methodologies, such as Agile or Kanban, and give examples of how you managed competing deadlines successfully.

Reflect on your passion for software development, the satisfaction of solving complex problems, or a desire to contribute to impactful projects. Give examples of what drives you daily in your professional role.

Share a specific technical challenge, detailing the context, your approach to the solution, and the outcome. Highlight your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Talk about the resources you use, such as blogs, podcasts, webinars, or conferences. Share how you apply new learnings to your work to drive innovation and improvement.

Discuss your mentoring style, including how you provide support, guidance, and constructive feedback. Share a specific mentoring experience that had a positive impact on someone's career development.

Highlight the importance of documentation in ensuring team efficiency and knowledge transfer. Share examples of how thorough documentation has benefited previous teams you have worked with.