Sr. Backend Engineer, Interact Analytics Experiences (Platform/In-App)

About Highspot

Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer (Frontend) to drive Highspot’s in-app analytics experience within our Data & Analytics Pillar. This role is focused on building scalable, performant, and highly interactive frontend components that enable our customers to gain real-time insights into their sales enablement and go-to-market strategies.

As a key contributor, you will evolve our TypeScript/React/Highcharts-based frontend framework, optimize data-driven UI components, and ensure seamless user interactions for self-serve analytics and reporting. You will work closely with design, product, and backend engineers to create a compelling, intuitive analytics experience for Highspot users.

• Build Scalable Analytics Frontend Components – Design and implement reusable, high-performance React components that power interactive analytics experiences.
• Enhance Composable Reporting Framework – Contribute to the evolution of our in-app analytics UI, enabling dynamic, self-serve reporting for end users.
• Improve State Management & Data Handling – Implement best practices for managing frontend state, ensuring smooth data flows and interactions.
• Drive Frontend Engineering Best Practices – Establish and promote standards around accessibility, testing, code maintainability, and performance optimizations.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Partner with design, product, and backend engineers to define API requirements, refine UX, and improve overall analytics platform capabilities.
• Mentor & Guide Engineers – Provide technical mentorship and best practices to elevate frontend engineering excellence within the team.

• Frontend Engineering Expertise – 7+ years of experience in software engineering, specializing in frontend development with TypeScript, React, and modern UI frameworks.
• Strong UI/UX Understanding – Proven ability to design and implement data-rich, interactive experiences that balance performance, usability, and accessibility.
• Performance Optimization – Experience optimizing rendering performance, managing large data sets in UI, and tuning frontend application responsiveness.
• Component-Based Architecture – Deep understanding of React’s component model, state management libraries, and best practices for modular, scalable frontend systems.
• Analytics & Data Visualization – Experience working with charting/visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Recharts, Highcharts) and integrating analytics-driven UI components.
• Collaborative Mindset – Ability to work effectively with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to build high-quality user experiences.

• Make an Impact – Build the UI powering analytics insights for thousands of customers.
• Work with Modern Tech – Develop frontend experiences using the latest in React, TypeScript, and UI engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with the Best – Be part of a world-class engineering culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and innovation.
• Grow with Us – Access strong mentorship, leadership opportunities, and career growth in an environment that invests in your development.

Base salary range: $166,000 - $272,000. Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation.

The above represents total expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will depend on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications.

Highspot also offers the following employee benefits for this position:

-Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits

-Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

-401(k) Matching with immediate vesting on employer match

-Flexible PTO

-8 paid holidays and 5 paid days for Annual Holiday Week

-Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)

-18 weeks paid parental leave

-Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health

-2 volunteer days per year

-Commuting benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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