Sr. Principal Applied Scientist - Search & Recommendations

Job Description

Job Description

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 are seeking a Principal Search & Recommendation Engineer to lead the design and evolution of intelligent systems that power discovery and personalization across the Highspot platform. This role combines deep technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic impact to shape how millions of users find the content, insights, and tools they need to win.

You’ll work at the intersection of machine learning (both predictive and generative), information retrieval, and large-scale systems—helping elevate our AI capabilities while mentoring and guiding engineers across the team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end development of modern search and recommendation systems, from architecture to production deployment.
• Drive technical strategy and innovation in search relevance, personalized ranking, semantic search, and ML-powered retrieval / grounding.
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to define and deliver intelligent user experiences.
• Influence platform-level decisions on data pipelines, experimentation frameworks, and performance optimization.
• Mentor engineers, foster technical excellence, and promote a culture of learning and innovation.

Your Background

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Why You'll Love HIghspot

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Base salary range : $240,000 - $329,609 USD

Employees may also be eligible for bonuses, stock options, and 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 :

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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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