Highspot

Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software ProductIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, including ideation, architecture design, and writing high-quality code. Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Java, or Python is required, along with a strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and experience with cloud services. Candidates must also have experience in technical leadership and mentoring developers, as well as a commitment to best practices in software development.

Responsibilities

The Principal Software Engineer will design and architect robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions that align with business requirements. They will lead the integration of applications with cloud services, provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, and conduct code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality. Additionally, they will identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations, collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions, and stay updated with emerging technologies in software development.

Skills

Ruby
Clojure
MongoDB
Postgres
Apache Solr
Lucene
AWS
Chef
Cloud Architecture
Software Architecture
Code Review
Continuous Integration
Continuous Deployment

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.

Key Metrics

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$625.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, & life benefits
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting
3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
Generous Holiday Schedule
Quarterly Recharge Fridays
Flexible work schedules
Professional development opportunities
Discounted ClassPass membership
Access to coaches & therapists
2 Volunteer days per year

Risks

Highspot faces competition from larger rivals like Salesforce and Oracle.
Recent layoffs may impact Highspot's operational efficiency and innovation.
Reliance on AI technologies exposes Highspot to data privacy and ethics concerns.

Differentiation

Highspot offers a unified sales enablement platform with AI-driven features.
The platform integrates content management, training, and engagement intelligence for sales teams.
Highspot Copilot enhances sales productivity with AI-powered digital assistance.

Upsides

Highspot is recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave report Q3 2024.
The partnership with Krisp enhances voice productivity in remote sales environments.
Highspot's Meeting Intelligence improves real-world coaching for better sales outcomes.

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