Technical Lead II

💰 $191k-$305k
🇺🇸 United States - Remote
💻 Software Development🟣 Senior

Job description

POS-27902


Keep reading if you

  • have written a dependency manager, build orchestrator, compiler, or configuration manager

    • or
  • spend a lot of time thinking about solving constraint satisfaction problems

    • or
  • have strong opinions about reverse proxies

The HubSpot Schemas Backend team manages the schema definition and validation systems that ensure data consistency across HubSpot’s event-driven architecture and various data processing pipelines. They provide the backend infrastructure for schema management, including schema reviews for new object and event types, and validation of data structures across the platform. Their work ensures that data flowing through HubSpot’s systems maintains proper structure and compatibility, supporting both internal development teams and customer-facing features that depend on reliable data schemas.

HubSpot has thousands of microservices,  primarily written in Java, and works with highly distributed systems that leverage and push on open source technologies such as HBase, Kafka, Spark, Memcached, MySQL, and ElasticSearch. These systems let our users store, automate, report on, and interact with their customers at scale.

Expectations for Technical Lead IIs:

  • A Tech Lead II is a player-coach responsible for leading a small team.
  • They are recognized as high-performing engineers.
  • They collaborate with their Product, Design, and other Tech Leads to define and share relevant, compelling, and challenging goals for their team.
  • They work across teams with other TLs to resolve cross-team issues.
  • They proactively take ownership over their team’s on-call health and product reliability, and quality.
  • They have an interest and opinion in the direction of the product.  They do not defer this over to the PM or PD, or others.  Instead, they are an active member of the team’s leadership triad,  co-setting the direction for the team.
  • They proactively look to grow the members of their team to enable them to take on harder and harder tasks.
  • They are actively cultivating Software Engineers into Sr. Software Engineers and Sr. Software Engineers into future TLs and Staff Engineers, etc.
  • They are evaluating the performance of their team members and providing them with the necessary coaching, guidance and learning opportunities to help them grow in their careers.
  • They are creating and fostering diverse teams and an inclusive culture.

We’re looking for:

  • A strong senior engineer with experience leading small teams
  • A thirst for technical challenges in machine learning and distributed systems
  • A customer-centric attitude and developing opinions about the Hubspot product
  • An understanding of building reliable systems in a complex architectural space

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.

At HubSpot, fair compensation practices aren’t just about checking off the box for legal compliance. It’s about living out our value of transparency with our employees, candidates, and community.

Annual Cash Compensation Range:

$191,100—$305,800 USD


We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us using this form.


At HubSpot, we value both flexibility and connection. Whether you’re a Remote employee or work from the Office, we want you to start your journey here by building strong connections with your team and peers. If you are joining our Engineering team, you will be required to attend a regional HubSpot office for in-person onboarding. If you join our broader Product team, you’ll also attend other in-person events such as your Product Group Summit and other gatherings to continue building on those connections.

If you require an accommodation due to travel limitations or other reasons, please inform your recruiter during the hiring process. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need alternative arrangements


Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Germany Applicants: (m/f/d) - link to HubSpot’s Career Diversity page here.

India Applicants: link to HubSpot India’s equal opportunity policy here.


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.

Explore more:

  • HubSpot Careers
  • Life at HubSpot on Instagram

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