Technical Lead I

Title: Technical Lead I

Backend, App Foundations

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

Job Description:

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At HubSpot, we are building a customer platform that helps millions of organizations grow better. To do this, we need a flexible, extensible foundation that allows our own engineers, third-party developers, and natural language vibe coders alike to build seamless integrations and personalizations natively into HubSpot’s platform.

 

We are looking for a Backend Tech Lead to join the App Foundations team. This is a high priority role where you will lead a small team of engineers responsible for the packaging and distribution container for every integration across the entire HubSpot ecosystem. You will be moving the needle from a code-only extension model to a future where agents and natural language can personalize and extend the HubSpot product.

 

In this role, you will:

 

• Lead by example: Serve as a "Player-Coach," balancing technical mentorship for a small team of engineers with high-level system design and hands-on execution.
• Architect the future: Own the data model and packaging systems that allow first and third-party extensions to plug into HubSpot's platform.
• Solve complex systems problems: Reason through "before and after" architectural shifts that impact a wide surface area of the HubSpot product.
• Drive AI-readiness: Build the underlying structures and guardrails that enable AI agents to reason about and build extensions and integrations on behalf of users.
• Collaborate broadly: Partner with teams across the business to ensure that our platform decisions enable success for our global customer and developer community.

We are looking for people who have:

 

• Technical Leadership experience: Ideally, you have previously served as a Tech Lead or lead engineer in past roles.
• Expertise in System Design: You have a proven ability to design and scale complex distributed systems.
• Proficiency in our stack: Strong experience with Java and MySQL, and hands-on use of agent-assisted coding tools will enable candidates to hit the ground running.
• Integration domain knowledge: Experience working on integration platform problems, extensibility frameworks, or developer platforms (either internally or externally facing).
• A Collaborative mindset: You enjoy working cross-functionally and understand that your technical decisions affect thousands of other developers.

Why this team?

 

The App Foundations team is part of a cohesive "pod" in our Cambridge office. You will join a larger group of long-tenured engineers who value in-person collaboration and mentorship. While HubSpot is remote-friendly, this specific team maintains a hybrid presence in Cambridge to foster deep technical culture and brainstorming. We are happy to relocate the right candidate to join us in person.

 

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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Annual Cash Compensation Range:

$165,500—$248,300 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.

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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.

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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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