At HubSpot, Senior Software Engineers (I) are strong individual contributors who consistently deliver high-quality backend systems and services. They have demonstrated technical competence, problem-solving ability, and autonomy in their work. As part of small, autonomous teams, they play a critical role in building scalable, reliable software that powers HubSpot’s customer platform.

What You’ll Do

Design and build backend services using Java and other JVM languages (Kotlin, Scala, Clojure also transferable).
Work across distributed systems and microservices, contributing to APIs, data pipelines, and event-driven architectures.
Collaborate in small, autonomous teams (3–6 engineers, PM, and designer) to ship code quickly — often the same day.
Solve complex technical problems independently: break down ambiguous requirements, design tractable solutions, and deliver them end-to-end.
Own reliability and quality by resolving production issues, participating in on-call rotations, and advocating for scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
Mentor teammates through code reviews, design discussions, and sharing best practices.
Contribute to team culture by embodying HubSpot’s HEART values (Humble, Empathetic, Adaptable, Remarkable, Transparent) and supporting DEI&B in hiring and onboarding.

What We’re Looking For

Strong backend development experience in Java (or other JVM language) and comfort with distributed systems, REST APIs, and microservices.
Experience with databases (MySQL, NoSQL, Elasticsearch, Kafka, or similar technologies).
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while providing proactive updates.
Demonstrated ownership of projects, from design through deployment and reliability.
Strong collaboration and communication skills in a fast-moving environment.

Growing in This Role

Role

The Senior SWE I role has significant room for growth as you deepen technical expertise and broaden your impact. Growth opportunities include:

Expanding into broader system design and architecture.
Mastering reliability, performance, and scalability of large-scale backend systems.
Increasing mentorship and influence across adjacent teams.
Taking on more product ownership, partnering with your Tech Lead, PM, and Designer.
Serving as the technical lead on larger projects.

Career Paths

From This Role, Engineers Commonly Grow Toward

Technical Lead (TL): Owning the technical direction and mentoring engineers on your team.
Senior Software Engineer II: Expanding influence beyond your team with larger, more complex projects, mentoring across teams, and leading technical initiatives.

Pay & Benefits

The cash compensation below includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets under HubSpot’s bonus plan for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs). Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are tailored to your skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

This resource will help guide how we recommend thinking about the range you see. Learn more about HubSpot’s compensation philosophy.

Benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Explore the benefits and perks HubSpot offers to help employees grow better.

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Annual Cash Compensation Range

$157,600—$236,400 USD

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_About HubSpot

HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot's connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers.

At HubSpot, bold is our baseline. Our employees around the globe move fast, stay customer-obsessed, and win together. Our culture is grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART. These commitments shape how we work, lead, and grow.

We’re building a company where people can do their best work. We focus on brilliant work, not badge swipes. By combining clarity, ownership, and trust, we create space for big thinking and meaningful progress. And we know that when our employees grow, our customers do too.

Recognized globally for our award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more, HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.

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