Principal Software Engineer, Frontend – Design Systems

HubSpot

Principal Software Engineer at HubSpot leading the frontend technical direction for the Trellis design system. Designing high-quality components for product engineering teams to enhance the customer experience.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $266,200 - $425,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on developing and evolving design systems, particularly in React and TypeScript. Capable of mentoring engineers and leveraging AI coding agents to enhance production efficiency.

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React ExpertiseTypeScript ProficiencyProduction Design System DevelopmentAI Coding Agent FluencyMentorship Experience

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringJavaScript FrameworksComponent Library API DesignAccessibility Capability Model DefinitionInternal Tooling Development

Soft Skills

Hands-On Builder Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Trellis Design SystemMigration Tooling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the evolution of the Trellis design system
Work closely with Trellis team and Product teams
Define the accessibility capability model for Trellis
Develop internal tooling to support Trellis
Define migration tooling to move Canvas applications to Trellis
Make practical decisions about the component library API interface
Leverage coding agents to ship production code regularly
Mentor Staff and Senior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

14+ years of software engineering experience
Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks
Experience developing and shipping a production design system at scale
A hands-on builder mindset
Fluency with AI coding agents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses
Stock options
Equipment allowances
Wellness programs