Principal Software Engineer, Security

HubSpot

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$266,200–$425,900 / yr
Posted
15 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $346k
$140k most similar roles pay here $456k

This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $171,000–$237,262 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $346k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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About HubSpot

HubSpot is an AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) platform that unifies marketing, sales, customer service, and operations.

HubSpot currently has 8 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $203,455–$325,550 across 8 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Security

HubSpot seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of secure, scalable identity and access solutions for its expanding platform. This role involves driving secure software design, influencing technical direction, and implementing best practices in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include coding, design reviews, and mentoring engineers while ensuring security is integrated into every aspect of product development. The ideal candidate has over a decade of experience in software development and information security, specializing in identity infrastructure, applied cryptography, and cloud-native environments. Expertise in Zero Trust principles, AI system security, and compliance standards like SOC 2 and GDPR is essential. This position offers the opportunity to shape secure foundations that protect millions of customers' data and enhance their business operations with confidence.

What you'll do

  • Drive the development and improvement of secure software systems.
  • Implement best-in-class security practices to mitigate risks in products.
  • Guide architectural decisions and establish security best practices across projects.
  • Mentor engineers, championing security in all aspects of product development.
  • Ensure security is integrated into the software development lifecycle rigorously.
  • Shape approaches to securing AI initiatives and foster technical capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software development and information security, focusing on identity, access, and applied cryptography.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native identity infrastructure and foundational security services.
  • Deep knowledge of secure development practices, public cloud security, and network security principles.
  • Extensive experience with Zero Trust architecture, including continuous verification and least privilege access.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale migrations while ensuring system integrity and minimizing customer impact.
  • Experience or strong willingness to learn about securing AI systems and workflows against emerging threats.
  • Strong track record of mentoring other engineers and fostering security expertise across the organization.

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