Sr. Engineering Manager, App Platform 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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Technology, SaaS, Sales EnablementIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years in engineering leadership roles
Strong full-stack engineering background involving SPA web application development, distributed systems, relational and non-relational databases, and cloud infrastructure, with specific expertise in designing and evolving service-oriented architectures
Demonstrated success in leading and executing complex refactoring efforts to decompose monolithic applications into microservices or other distributed patterns
A results-driven approach to removing friction from software development processes through platform developer experience, and tooling investments
Proven track record of scaling SaaS platforms and leading teams responsible for mission-critical backend systems
Ability to influence without authority with past experience successfully driving cross-functional engineering efforts
Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive stakeholder management skills
Passion for developing people and building strong, healthy engineering teams
Recent hands-on experience developing in Ruby and TypeScript (highly desired)
Past experience directly leading internal-facing developer experience or platform teams (highly desired)

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the App Platform team
Drive the technical roadmap and vision for the platform, providing a robust front-end and back-end foundation and tools to accelerate delivery and improve developer experience
Lead initiatives to evolve our architecture towards a highly distributed, service-oriented model, including strategic refactoring of existing monolithic components
Partner closely with Infrastructure teams to drive end-to-end developer experience improvements from local development through production deployment
Define standards, patterns, and practices for software development across Highspot
Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the long-term direction of Highspot’s SaaS platform, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable, decoupled services
Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, building a high-performing and inclusive team culture
Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing visibility into roadmap progress, technical trade-offs, and organizational needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementTechnical LeadershipMicroservicesSoftware ArchitectureRefactoringDeveloper ExperienceScalabilitySecurityPlatform EngineeringTechnical Roadmap

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Engineering Manager role?

Candidates need 10+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years in engineering leadership roles, plus a strong full-stack engineering background in SPA web applications, distributed systems, databases, cloud infrastructure, and service-oriented architectures.

What will I be responsible for as the App Platform Engineering Manager?

You will lead and grow the App Platform team, drive the technical roadmap and vision, evolve architecture to a service-oriented model, partner with Infrastructure teams, define development standards, contribute to architectural decisions, attract top talent, and communicate with senior leadership.

What is Highspot's company culture like?

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, with emphasis on authentic representation of values.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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