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 throughout the webflow.com application. The position offers an opportunity to work on scalable backend services related to Role Based Access Control (RBAC) with configurable and granular permissions for collaboration features. The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in scalable, multi-tenant environments and a strong background in building access control systems. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in modern technologies like TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. As a remote-first position available in the United States and select Canadian provinces (BC & ON), it offers competitive compensation based on geographic location, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on problems that empower hundreds of thousands of users. The role emphasizes both technical excellence and leadership, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to mentor other engineers while maintaining high standards for quality and security.