Engineering Manager, Localization

At Webflow, we’re building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform, and we’re doing it as a remote-first company built on trust, transparency, and a whole lot of creativity. This work takes grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. Our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. From entrepreneurs launching their first idea to global enterprises scaling their digital presence, we empower teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers. We believe the future of the web, and work, is more open, more creative, and more equitable. And we’re here to build it together.

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Localization team in creating tools and features that enhance global user experience and expand the reach of our platform.

About the role 

• 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.
  • Zone A: $175,800 - $247,700
  • Zone B: $164,500 - $232,200
  • Zone C: $154,200 - $217,600
  • CAD 199,300 - CAD 281,100
• United States  (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
• Canada (figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals. 

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.

• Application Information:
  • Application deadline: applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is closed and filled
  • This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Reporting to Engineering Pillar Lead, Compose & Localize

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll … 

• Lead and manage a diverse, distributed and an agile full-stack team supporting iterative and incremental shipping
• Oversee scoping and implementation of mission critical features for our Localization team
• Collaborate with cross-functional  peers such as Product, Design, and Marketing to set goals and define business strategy
• Drive goal-setting with your team and hold them accountable for results
• Skillfully balance tech debt and feature development for your team
• Facilitate the development of the individuals on your team, identifying areas for improvement and helping them to grow

About you 

You’ll thrive as an Engineering Manager if you:

• Have 2+ years in a leadership role and 5+ years as a technical individual contributor (back-end web technology focus)
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• Have experience managing people and projects across multiple work-streams/teams
• Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and problem solve with your team
• Are comfortable with navigating ambiguity and working autonomously  
• Have experience managing teams building and operationally supporting SaaS products
• Have a proven track record of successfully working with Product Management and Design
• Have the ability to retain and attract strong talent 
• Are comfortable managing multiple projects and smaller teams
• Bonus: are a builder on the side like having side projects or use no code tools like Webflow, Zapier, and Bubble 

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Research shows