Principal Software Engineer, Security, Detection & Response

Responsibilities

• Key Expectations
• We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking security leader with the following qualifications:
• 10-15 years of experience in software development and information security, with a focus on detection engineering, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated detection systems and managing large-scale security logging infrastructure (e.g., Splunk, SIEM).
• Expert knowledge of endpoint and network detection (EDR/SASE), and hands-on experience with tools like CrowdStrike Falcon for investigation and response.
• Deep understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as NIST 800-61, SANS, and the ability to lead high-severity CritSits.
• Demonstrated experience in correlating diverse telemetry (identity, cloud, network) to detect post-entry behavior and contain threats quickly.
• Experience managing and ingesting Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and mapping actor techniques to standards like STIX/TAXII.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex threat landscapes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or vendor-specific EDR certifications).
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Benefits

Additional Information

HubSpot is looking for a talented Principal Software Engineer to shape and deliver advanced detection engineering, threat intelligence, and incident response solutions supporting our growing platform. In this pivotal org-impacting role, you will use your extensive hands-on engineering experience to influence the technical direction of our detection and response capabilities, implement best-in-class security practices, and help attain high standards for operational excellence. You'll tackle challenging problems and partner closely with cross-functional peers, making a tangible impact on our defenses and resilience. At HubSpot, security isn't just a checkbox-it's woven into everything we do. By building robust detection foundations and scalable response systems, you'll be enabling our teams and customers to grow better, together. If you're motivated to strengthen threat detection and response for millions of organizations at scale, you'll find this opportunity exciting!

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