Staff Backend Engineer - Identity, Security, Compliance

Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites.
$154,160 - $247,690
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Backend Engineer - Identity, Security, Compliance

Webflow is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join their Access Control team, focusing on Identity, Security, and Compliance. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the Roles & Permissions framework used across Webflow's engineering organization. The position offers an opportunity to work on scalable access control systems that ensure proper resource access throughout the webflow.com application. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in modern technologies like TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in scalable environments and a strong background in building access control systems. This remote position offers competitive compensation based on geographic location, comprehensive benefits including equity, healthcare, and wellness programs. The role provides an excellent opportunity to impact a growing platform while working with cross-functional teams in an autonomous, supportive environment. The position requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring other engineers while driving critical security and compliance initiatives.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Backend Engineer - Identity, Security, Compliance

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services related to Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Drive cross-pillar collaboration with software engineers, product managers, designers, and QA analysts
  • Effectively communicate team priorities and strategy to engineering and cross-functional leadership teams
  • Write and update scalable software in modern stacks
  • Build and maintain unit and integration tests
  • Mentor, coach, and inspire a team of engineers of various levels

Requirements For Staff Backend Engineer - Identity, Security, Compliance

TypeScript
Node.js
MongoDB
  • Have experience building and scaling access control systems such as RBAC, ReBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ACLs
  • 7-10+ years of experience in scalable, multi-tenant environments
  • 2+ years experience tech-leading feature teams on customer-facing products
  • Value testing and documentation
  • Have a move-fast attitude while keeping a high quality bar
  • Are comfortable with ambiguity and scoping solutions

Benefits For Staff Backend Engineer - Identity, Security, Compliance

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
401k
Equity
  • Equity ownership (RSUs)
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible PTO and sabbatical program
  • Mental wellness and professional coaching
  • Monthly stipends for work and wellness
  • 401k plan
  • Financial wellness benefits

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