Principal Software Development Engineer, Engineering Excellence at Highspot

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering, with at least 5 years focused on platform engineering or cloud infrastructure at scale
Proven success designing and operating internal developer platforms in AWS and/or Azure environments
Expert-level experience with Kubernetes, including provisioning, cluster lifecycle management, workload orchestration, and multi-tenant design
Strong expertise in Terraform, GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD), and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Spinnaker)
Deep understanding of cloud networking, IAM, service meshes, and container orchestration at scale
Familiar with the CNCF landscape and how to leverage open-source tools to solve platform problems
Passion for developer experience, thinking about tooling, abstraction, reliability, and feedback loops as core parts of platform success
Track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing engineering culture at a large scale
Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable platform capabilities that empower engineering teams to ship features reliably, securely, and quickly
Create and maintain developer-facing tools and paved paths (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platforms, observability stacks, secrets management)
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps patterns to promote consistency, automation, and compliance across environments
Collaborate with product, security, and compliance stakeholders to build platform services that meet SLAs and governance standards
Drive efforts to standardize and simplify infrastructure across cloud environments (AWS, Azure), enabling secure multi-cloud operation
Lead incident response, reliability engineering, and observability improvements that ensure platform uptime and performance
Act as a technical mentor and thought leader, guiding teams on infrastructure architecture, platform adoption, and best practices
Define and execute on a strategic roadmap to evolve the internal platform in line with company growth and technology direction

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesAWSAzureCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeGitOpsObservabilitySecrets Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Principal Software Development Engineer role?

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Is this position remote or does it require office work?

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What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 15+ years in software or infrastructure engineering with at least 5 years in platform engineering or cloud infrastructure at scale, expert-level Kubernetes experience including provisioning and cluster management, and proven success with AWS and/or Azure.

What is the company culture like at Highspot?

Highspot focuses on creating equitable workspaces where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging, is empowered to be an agent of change, and can transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 15+ years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering, with deep expertise in platform engineering, Kubernetes, and public clouds like AWS or Azure, plus proven success building scalable internal developer platforms.

Highspot

AI-powered sales enablement platform

About Highspot

Highspot provides a sales enablement platform that helps sales teams improve their productivity and efficiency. Its main product, Highspot Copilot, is an AI-powered digital assistant that delivers the right content to sales representatives at the right time, enhancing their ability to engage and convert potential buyers. The platform supports sales teams by managing sales content, preparing reps for different selling scenarios, and facilitating personalized interactions through digital sales rooms. Highspot also includes features for onboarding and training sales reps, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world situations. Unlike many competitors, Highspot focuses on driving measurable outcomes such as increased win rates and reduced ramp time for sales reps. The goal of Highspot is to empower sales teams to close deals more effectively and generate higher revenue.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$625.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees