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Principal Software Engineer, Developer Acceleration (Release Engineering)

HubSpot
Location
Flex - Dublin, Ireland
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep experience building and evolving large-scale distributed systems, particularly in CI/CD, build infrastructure, release engineering, or foundational backend platforms.
  • Strong architectural instincts with a bias toward simplicity, clarity, and long-term platform leverage.
  • Experience operating at hyperscaler or platform-provider scale.
  • A track record of owning and delivering complex, cross-team technical initiatives with org-wide or company-level impact.
  • A hands-on mindset, leading by building, debugging, reviewing, and shipping.
What the job really is

The Principal Software Engineer in Developer Acceleration at HubSpot will lead the evolution of the release engineering platform, focusing on integrating AI into the build, test, and deploy pipeline. This role involves hands-on coding, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to enhance software delivery at scale. The engineer will challenge existing assumptions and design systems that support rapid deployments while ensuring reliability and performance.

Benefits
  • Annual cash compensation range: $266,200 — $425,900 USD
  • Eligibility to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Flexible work environment with options for remote work and in-office onboarding.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of technologies or programming languages used in the stack.
  • The role requires a significant hands-on approach, which may not suit candidates looking for purely strategic positions.
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