Engineering Manager, Localization

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. As the pioneer of the Website Experience Platform (WXP), we’re redefining how teams Build, Manage, and Optimize for the web — combining visual development, powerful content management systems, AI-driven personalization, seamless hosting, and end-to-end analytics in a single, unified platform. With AI at the core, Webflow helps teams move faster, create more performant digital experiences, and scale without heavy engineering support. From independent designers and creative agencies to global enterprises, hundreds of thousands of organizations use Webflow to turn ideas into reality — and to power what’s possible on the web.

Localization is one of Webflow’s fastest-growing product areas and a direct revenue driver. It enables customers to localize their sites across languages and regions, unlocking global growth through powerful CMS and Designer integrations. We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager (player-coach) to lead the Localization team. This is a highly technical leadership role with meaningful revenue impact and high visibility across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable operating fluidly between individual contribution and engineering leadership on a small, senior team. You’ll write production code, lead architectural decisions, and drive execution — while also coaching engineers, shaping roadmap delivery, and building stakeholder confidence.

• 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: $187,000 - $238,000
  • Zone B: $175,000 - $223,000
  • Zone C: $164,000 - $209,000
• Canada (all figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in the Canada)
  • $212,000 - $270,000

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 Pillar Lead, Compose & Localize.

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll … 

• Lead and manage a distributed, full-stack team shipping iteratively and incrementally
• Contribute directly to the codebase (Node, Express, React, MongoDB, Postgres, TypeScript)
• Own execution for key Localization initiatives and deliver against roadmap commitments
• Partner closely with Product and Design to define business-focused objectives
• Drive goal-setting with your team and hold a high bar for technical excellence
• Balance feature development with system reliability, performance, and technical debt
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through clear feedback and growth planning

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.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

You’ll thrive as an Engineering Manager if you:

• Have 2+ years of experience leading an engineering team in a SaaS environment
• Have 5+ years of experience as a hands-on full-stack or backend engineer
• Have strong systems and architecture experience, particularly in distributed systems
• Are comfortable contributing code while leading execution
• Have experience working across Node, React, MongoDB, and relational databases
• Are confident navigating ambiguity and driving clarity for a small team
• Have a proven track record partnering effectively with Product and Design
• Attract, retain, and raise the bar for strong engineering talent
• Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact.
• 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:

• 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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