Principal Systems Engineer
- Role
- DevOps
- Experience
- Principal
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Enterprise
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No BS summary
Principal Systems Engineer needed to support and scale HubSpot's employee servicing servers and 3rd party application infrastructure. Requires experience building complex systems, Python for scripting/automation, cloud administration (AWS/GCP), and strong security best practices. Must be able to act as a technical lead on projects.
Core skills
Required skills
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We are currently searching for an enthusiastic and innovative Systems Engineer to work on our System Operations team supporting and scaling HubSpot’s employee servicing servers and 3rd party application infrastructure. We’re a small team of technology driven individuals with a curiosity for how things work and a passion for designing and building reliable, scalable, and efficient systems. We’re always striving to learn more, expand our skills and grow our teammates.
Are you excited to develop scalable and robust solutions for the internal infrastructure challenges facing a growing global company? Do you possess a broad based technical foundation? Your ultimate goal will be to act as a multiplier to HubSpot's growth and employee productivity. Your ability to script, finesse different technologies to work together, and automate common tasks will be an advantage. As a Systems Engineer you will assist in design, installation, maintenance, and operational activities of the company’s internal infrastructure utilizing:
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.
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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:
$156,000—$249,600 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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What you'll do
- Act as a technical lead on select project implementations.
- Learn new technologies and share your knowledge with teammates.
- Communicate regularly with other project stakeholders regarding project activities including planning, progress, issues and problem resolution.
- Develop tools to solve operational problems (e.g. pulling data from a 3rd party API, expanding our AWX/Ansible/Inventory automation infrastructure capabilities)
What they require
- Have built complex systems from start to finish
- Python programming skills for scripting/automation/programming projects
- Cloud computing administration experience (AWS/GCP)
- Have strong fundamental knowledge of security best practices
Benefits
- Cash compensation includes base salary, on-target commission for eligible roles, and annual bonus targets.
- 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.
- Benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package.
- Explore the benefits and perks HubSpot offers to help employees grow better.
- 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.
- 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.
HubSpot is an AI-powered customer platform with software, integrations, and resources for customers to connect marketing, sales, and service. Its connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on customers.
What people say about this company
3.9/ 5
- Employees appreciate the company culture and values.
- Many enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance offered.
- Some employees mention high workloads and pressure.