Principal Software Engineer, Developer Acceleration – Release Engineering

HubSpot

Principal Software Engineer at HubSpot shaping future release engineering with large-scale systems and AI integration. Focused on deployment pipelines, build infrastructure, and innovative software delivery.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $266,200 - $425,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining technical direction for release engineering, with a focus on building and evolving large-scale distributed systems. Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and lead complex technical initiatives in a hands-on capacity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Large-Scale Distributed SystemsArchitectural Decision-MakingComplex Technical InitiativesHyperscaler ExperienceHands-On Mindset

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the technical future of release engineering
Shape technical direction for the build, test, and deploy systems
Drive architectural decisions across pipeline design and test infrastructure
Write production code and lead complex initiatives
Rethink testing and delivery infrastructure for new eras

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience building and evolving large-scale distributed systems
Strong architectural instincts
Experience operating at hyperscaler or platform-provider scale
Track record of owning and delivering complex technical initiatives
Hands-on mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cash compensation includes base salary, on-target commission, and annual bonus targets
Eligible for HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs)
Potential for overtime pay