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We’re looking for a Senior Database 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
7+ years of professional experience in database engineering, reliability engineering, or related roles, with a proven track record of scaling and optimizing production databases
Experienced in MongoDB and PostgreSQL at scale
A strong background in database optimization, query tuning, and migration planning
Familiar with application-layer impacts of database changes and comfortable working alongside product engineers
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
A pragmatic problem-solver who can balance database reliability, performance, and developer productivity
Comfortable working in an agile, safe-to-fail, environment
Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI
What we offer:
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