Software Engineer, Highspot
CA$118-158k
+ Stock options
More information about location
Sales enablement platform
Be an early applicant
Sales enablement platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$118-158k
+ Stock options
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower companies to elevate customer conversations that drive strategic growth.
Role
Who you are
- Our ideal candidate is a passionate builder who combines solid engineering fundamentals with curiosity and creativity around how emerging AI capabilities can transform user experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in back-end software development building and maintaining large-scale web applications
- At least 1 year of experience working with object-oriented programming languages; Ruby and Python preferred
- Strong understanding of API design, data modeling, and backend scalability
- Experience integrating or working with AI/LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), or Azure OpenAI
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cody, etc.) and a demonstrated ability to incorporate them effectively into day-to-day workflows
- Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence key technical decisions
- Did you read the requirements as a checklist and not tick every box? Don't rule yourself out! If this role resonates with you, hit the ‘apply’ button."
What the job involves
- The Skills & Rep Agents team builds Highspot’s personalized, AI-enhanced coaching capabilities
- We deliver intelligent, adaptive experiences that integrate multiple data sources and large language models (LLMs) to create differentiated value for our customers
- Our work increasingly focuses on Agentic AI systems — building intelligent agents that reason, act, and integrate seamlessly across platforms
- We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer with strong object-oriented programming skills (preferably Ruby and Python) to help us design and scale the next generation of AI-driven coaching experiences
- As a senior engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of our core backend systems, collaborate with Product Management and Design, and build robust integrations with cutting-edge AI technologies from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and user-centric backend systems using modern technologies
- Build and maintain integrations with multiple large language models (LLMs) including ChatGPT, Claude, and other OpenAI and Microsoft models
- Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers to productionize agentic workflows and autonomous reasoning systems
- Partner effectively with Product Management and UX Design to translate ideas and research into production-ready, AI-enhanced features
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and other code generation frameworks to accelerate development and improve code quality
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver differentiated customer value through AI and data-driven solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues while contributing to internal documentation and best practices
Our take
Highspot is an AI-driven sales enablement platform that enhances sales team performance globally. It offers intelligent content management, training, contextual guidance, and customer engagement in a unified platform. This integration, supported by actionable analytics, helps companies turn strategic plans into effective sales.
Highspot's annual recurring revenue has grown over tenfold in recent years, highlighting the importance of sales enablement in improving sales team performance. The company's innovation and customer satisfaction have led to record new customer acquisitions and revenue growth, with clients like Hootsuite, Twitter, Siemens, and Nestle.
Despite a 10% workforce reduction following its expansion into Canada, Highspot continues to innovate. The Spring ’24 release expands generative AI capabilities, providing personalised, just-in-time coaching and content personalisation at scale. Highspot Discover showcases these innovations, reinforcing Highspot's leadership in sales enablement.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2022
$248m
SERIES F
Feb 2021
$200m
SERIES E
Total funding: $642.6m
Company benefits
- Generous PTO
- Free, Immersive Learning Courses
- Flexible Transportation Options
- Equity For Everyone
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible work and holiday schedules
- Competitive compensation
- Work from home opportunities
- Modern Health and Wellness Program
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP & DPSP)
Leadership
Robert Wahbe
(CEO)Former Corporate Vice President of the Server and Tools Division at Microsoft
Oliver Sharp
(Chief Solution Architect)Former General Manager of Strategy, Server and Tools Division at Microsoft
David Wortendyke
(CPO)Former Partner Architect at Windows Azure for over 20 years
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 20 more jobs at Highspot