Senior Software Engineer II, Backend - Intelligence Team

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Department: Engineering

About the Role

At HubSpot, we're building the leading CRM platform that empowers businesses worldwide to grow better through inbound marketing, sales, and service. Our Intelligence Team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how customers leverage AI-powered insights to supercharge their growth. As a Senior Software Engineer II, Backend on the Intelligence Team, you'll architect and scale the backend systems that deliver actionable intelligence from vast CRM datasets, enabling smarter decisions and unprecedented growth for our users. In this role, you'll dive deep into high-performance backend engineering, crafting services that process petabytes of marketing and sales data in real-time. You'll collaborate within our vibrant, growth-minded culture, working alongside data scientists, product leaders, and fellow engineers to innovate on features like predictive analytics and automated insights. Embracing HubSpot's HEART values (Humble, Empathetic, Adaptable, Remarkable, Transparent), you'll mentor teammates, lead initiatives, and thrive in an environment that celebrates experimentation and customer obsession. Join us to shape the future of business intelligence in a SaaS powerhouse. If you're passionate about scalable systems, CRM innovation, and driving inbound growth at global scale, this is your chance to make a remarkable impact at HubSpot.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services for HubSpot's Intelligence Team, powering AI-driven insights for CRM users
• Develop robust data pipelines to process and analyze massive datasets from inbound marketing campaigns
• Optimize system performance to support real-time intelligence features that drive customer growth
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Implement secure, reliable APIs that integrate seamlessly with HubSpot's CRM ecosystem
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and champion best practices in a growth-oriented culture
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in high-traffic environments
• Experiment with emerging technologies to enhance business intelligence capabilities
• Contribute to architectural decisions that scale HubSpot's platform for millions of users
• Participate in agile sprints, owning features from ideation to deployment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
• Strong proficiency in building scalable backend systems using languages like Java, Python, or Go
• Deep experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including microservices architecture
• Proven track record of designing and optimizing databases (SQL/NoSQL) for high-volume data processing
• Experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time analytics in a production environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams within a fast-paced growth culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CRM systems like HubSpot or Salesforce
• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations for business intelligence applications
• Contributions to open-source projects or publications in data engineering
• Previous role in a SaaS company focused on inbound marketing or customer growth
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Required Skills

• Backend programming (Java, Python, Go)
• Microservices architecture
• Cloud computing (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Database design (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis)
• Data pipelines (Kafka, Airflow)
• API development (REST/GraphQL)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Problem-solving and debugging
• Agile methodologies
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Code review and mentoring
• Performance optimization
• Security best practices
• CRM domain knowledge

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions
• Unlimited PTO and flexible work-from-anywhere policy to support work-life balance
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan for long-term financial growth
• Professional development stipend for courses, conferences, and certifications
• HubSpot Academy access for ongoing learning in inbound marketing and sales
• Parental leave, fertility benefits, and family-forming support
• Quarterly wellness stipend and mental health resources
• Company-wide HEART values celebrations and team offsites

HubSpot is an equal opportunity employer.