Senior Database Reliability Engineer

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.

We’re looking for a Senior Database Reliability Engineer to join our team and ensure our databases and the applications they support are performant, scalable, and reliable. This role blends database expertise with a strong application-aware mindset, ensuring that changes at the data layer translate seamlessly into improved product experiences.

• 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: $158,000 - $218,000
• Zone B: $149,000 - $205,000
• Zone C: $139,000 - $192,000
• Canada  (All figures cited below in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
• CAD 180,000 - CAD 248,000

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.

As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you’ll … 

• Optimize and tune database performance, including advanced query optimization.
• Design, maintain, and improve libraries connecting product applications to databases, including caching layers.
• Implement and manage caching strategies and database migrations.
• Collaborate closely with product engineers to ensure database changes align with and support application needs.
• Script regularly for automation, infrastructure, and reliability tasks (e.g., YAML, Pulumi).
• Build tools and libraries to enhance database reliability and streamline developer workflows.
• Work in Linux/bash environments for scripting and systems operations.
• Collaborate on the main Webflow application, primarily written in Node.js
• Support and scale MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Apply database reliability engineering practices to both SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Demonstrable experience and 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.
• 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 in an autonomous, supportive team environment.
• Mentor junior engineers 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.

You’ll thrive as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer if you:

• Have 7+ years of professional experience in database engineering, reliability engineering, or related roles, with a proven track record of scaling and optimizing production databases.
• Are experienced in MongoDB and PostgreSQL at scale 
• A strong background in database optimization, query tuning, and migration planning.
• Are familiar with application-layer impacts of database changes and comfortable working alongside product engineers.
• Are Skilled in scripting and automation (YAML, Pulumi, bash/Linux), with the ability to build supporting tools and libraries.
• Have exposure to Node.js or similar languages — not required to be an expert, but able to work effectively in a Node.js monolith when needed.
• Are a pragmatic problem-solver who can balance database reliability, performance, and developer productivity.
• Are comfortable working in an agile, safe-to-fail, environment.
• Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify 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.

• Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) and their dependents. Full-time employees may also be eligible for voluntary insurance options where applicable in the respective country of employment
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (note: where local requirements are more generous, employees receive the greater benefit); full-time employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
• Flexible PTO for all locations and sabbatical program
• Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly stipends to support work and wellness
• 401k plan or pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required), and other financial wellness benefits, like CPA and financial advisor coverage

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.

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.

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. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes.

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