Senior Backend Engineer, Subscriptions & Payments

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. The Subscriptions & Payments team works at the intersection of several key, company-wide initiatives, collaborating extensively across functions to enhance payment systems for enterprise-level and self-serve products. Our mission is to develop and expand billing infrastructures with speed and precision, crafting solutions that are not only robust and scalable but also tailored to facilitate Webflow's growth while anticipating and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to join the Subscriptions & Payments team. This role is pivotal in leading and executing strategic projects aimed at augmenting and scaling our backend services. The immediate challenges ahead include laying the groundwork for Subscriptions and Plan Management, as well as optimizing and expanding our dynamic integration with Stripe. You will be working on systems like low latency API for entitlement services used by all teams, payment APIs, taxation/compliance systems, expanding payment offerings and pricing experimentation. The focus is to build strong pricing and packaging foundations for Webflow as we scale up product led growth (PLG) while growing enterprise business.    About the role Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada) Full-time Exempt Our cash compensation amount for this role ranges from $130,000 - $178,000 for most US locations and $144,000 - $198,000 for US locations with a higher cost of labor. All figures cited above are in $USD or its equivalent in local currency. Total compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to role, level, professional experience, qualifications, and location. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager   As a Senior Backend Engineer, Subscriptions & Payments, you’ll… Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services Design and build high-volume APIs to support internal and external developers  Improve integrations with partners like Stripe, where we process millions of transactions every year Develop a comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish our business goals Cross-collaborate with software engineers, product managers, designers, and QA analysts in an autonomous, supportive team environment Build and maintain unit and integration tests Mentor other engineers on best practices, code design considerations, and quality   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 Backend Engineer, Subscriptions & Payments if you: Have 5+ years of experience in scalable, multi-tenant environments. Have 2+ years experience leading projects, including helping scope and breakdown work. Are comfortable working on Javascript/Typescript, MongoDB and Node.  Value testing and documentation equally as much as your code Are comfortable with ambiguity and scoping solutions with your teammates Have consistently communicated trade offs throughout a project to meet both technical and business requirements Get excited about encouraging and developing other engineers 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: 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. Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care. Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates. Benefits & wellness Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents (US; full-time Canadian workers working 30+ hours per week), as well as Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account, dependent on insurance plan selection. Employees also have voluntary insurance options, such as life, disability, hospital protection, accident, and critical illness 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave. Employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement Flexible PTO with an mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off, and sabbatical program Access to mental wellness coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program Monthly stipends to support health and wellness, as well as smart work, and annual stipends to support professional growth Professional career coaching, internal learning & development programs 401k plan and financial wellness benefits, like CPA or financial advisor coverage Commuter benefits for in-office workers Be you, with us At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. 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