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At HubSpot, our Academy Product Group helps millions of learners grow their careers by mastering business strategy, new technology, and HubSpot’s software. The Academy Learner team plays a key role in this mission by connecting users with the right educational content at the right time—whether through intelligent search and recommendations or directly embedded learning experiences in our product.

We’re looking for a Backend Technical Lead II to join the Learner team and help us push the boundaries of personalized learning. If you’re passionate about building impactful backend systems, mentoring others, and exploring how AI can enhance learning, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do
As a Technical Lead at HubSpot, you’ll be a hands-on engineer (~70% coding) while also guiding your team’s technical direction and supporting other engineers’ growth. On the Academy Learner team, you’ll:

Own and evolve the backend systems powering search, recommendation, discovery, and embedded learning within Academy
Drive improvements to search and recommendation using machine learning systems
Build the next generation of personalized learning experiences, including a new Academy home page tailored to each user
Help embed Academy into the broader HubSpot product, allowing users to learn in context
Integrate Academy content with Breeze and our support tooling to surface learning when it’s most relevant

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience building and scaling backend systems, ideally in a fast-paced, product-focused environment
Is excited by problems in personalization, search, recommendation, or AI/ML
Has a strong foundation in Java or is comfortable picking it up
Can balance strong technical execution with a desire to support and grow others on the team
Has 2+ years of experience at a Senior SWE II level or equivalent
Is interested in technical leadership and potentially people leadership over time

Bonus Points If You:

Have worked on predictive AI systems, search, or recommendation engines
Have built or contributed to Generative AI experiences
Have experience in the education or e-learning space

Tech Stack: Java, ML systems, HubSpot’s internal tooling, AI/ML infrastructure

If you’re looking to lead high-impact work that helps people grow and learn every day—and want to do it in a team that values empathy, autonomy, and technical depth—we’d love to hear from you.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us using this form. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

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.

If you require an accommodation due to travel limitations or other reasons, please inform your recruiter during the hiring process. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need alternative arrangements

Germany Applicants: (m/f/d) - link to HubSpot's Career Diversity page here.

India Applicants: link to HubSpot India's equal opportunity policy here.

About HubSpot

HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform that provides software and support to help businesses grow better. We build marketing, sales, service, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. We’re also building a company culture that empowers people to do their best work. If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

You can find out more about our company culture in the HubSpot Culture Code, which has more than 5M views, and learn about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, too. Thanks to the work of every employee globally, HubSpot was named the #2 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2022 and has been recognized for its award-winning culture by Great Place to Work, Comparably, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Inc., and more.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, HubSpot was founded in 2006. Today, thousands of employees across the globe work remotely and in HubSpot offices. Visit our careers website to learn more about the culture and opportunities at HubSpot.

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What You Should Know About Technical Lead II, Backend, HubSpot

At HubSpot, we’re on a mission to empower millions of learners through our Academy, and we need a passionate Technical Lead II for our Backend team to help us reach new heights! Located in remote Ireland, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in the tech space and loves crafting impactful backend systems. As a key player in the Academy Learner team, you’ll take the lead in developing innovative backend solutions that elevate personalized learning experiences. Picture yourself owning the backend services that power intelligent search and recommendations, utilizing state-of-the-art machine learning technologies, and eventually integrating our Academy content with HubSpot's wider offerings. You won't just be leading projects; you'll also mentor other engineers, ensuring their growth in a collaborative environment. We're looking for someone with a solid background in backend systems who has ideally built and scaled these systems in fast-paced settings. Java is the main tech stack language, but if you’ve got a handle on its concepts, we’re open to seeing how you can adapt! With all that said, if you’re excited about transforming the landscape of education through technology, and if you want to contribute to a team that values empathy and autonomy while providing growth opportunities, then HubSpot is the place for you!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Technical Lead II, Backend position at HubSpot?

The Technical Lead II, Backend at HubSpot will be responsible for owning and evolving backend systems that facilitate search, recommendation, and embedded learning. This includes driving machine learning improvements, building personalized user experiences, and integrating educational content within the broader HubSpot ecosystem.