VP of Engineering at BambooHR

, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology Strategy, Engineering Leadership, AI Adoption, Machine Learning, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Systems Thinking, Communication, Team Building, Organizational Health, Scalability, Architecture, Product Development, Performance Metrics, Budget Management, Decision Making

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

Please Note: This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check. Essential Job Duties Our mission is simple: we want to set people free to do meaningful work. People love our software—and it turns out that people love working here too. We've been recognized as a "Best Company to Work For,” and we're proud of our team for creating software that makes an impact in the lives of HR pros and employees all over the world. BambooHR is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Engineering to translate the company’s technical vision into an executable engineering strategy and roadmap. In this role, you will partner closely with the CTO and cross-functional leaders to shape how our products are built and evolved, while leading a high-performing engineering organization through growth and AI adoption. You will balance long-term technical direction with day-to-day execution, ensuring reliable delivery, sound architecture, and disciplined investment as BambooHR continues to scale. You will: Act as a prominent role model for BambooHR’s values, championing a culture of trust, accountability, and data-driven decision making. Collaborate with strategic cross-functional partners to define and prioritize technical strategy, investments, and tradeoffs that advance the company mission. Own and clearly communicate the product and technology risk profile, including architecture, technical debt, scalability, execution, talent, and security risks, to the executive leadership team and Board. Communicate clearly and effectively with the Board, executive leadership team, and company-wide audiences, adapting message and format to context. Integrate the product roadmap, architectural strategy, and organizational health into a single, cohesive execution plan. Design and lead a scalable, high-performing engineering organization that delivers consistently and strengthens over time. Establish and evolve operating rhythms, development processes, and performance metrics that provide visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes and continuously improve execution. Lead the engineering organization through AI adoption, applying AI and ML to how software is built and to the value delivered to customers, while maintaining personal credibility in emerging practices. Own engineering budget, resource planning, and financial performance, ensuring disciplined investment aligned with company priorities and long-term strategy. Attract, hire, develop, and hold accountable strong engineering leaders, building a leadership team that improves over time. Translate complex technical, organizational, and strategic topics into clear narratives that align teams and drive action. Demonstrate sustained commitment to building a healthy, high-performing engineering organization. What You Need to Get the Job Done Senior executive experience owning technology strategy, delivery, talent, risk, and financial outcomes for a large engineering organization. Proven ability to scale and lead engineering organizations through growth and change while maintaining delivery and quality. Demonstrated experience applying AI and ML in a product development context, with sound judgment about where and how these technologies create value. Strong enterprise-level systems thinking, with the ability to align product vision, architecture, execution, and organizational health. Credibility with executive peers and Boards, including comfort communicating risk, tradeoffs, and investment decisions. Track record of building, developing, and retaining senior engineering leaders. Financial acumen sufficient to manage significant budgets and make disciplined, long-term investment decisions. AI at BambooHR: At BambooHR, we believe in leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower people and transform HR. We're actively integrating AI into our solutions and workflows to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. To that end, we're looking to our existing team members and future hires to share this forward-thinking mindset: individuals who are curious about AI's potential, eager to learn and adapt, and ready to explore how intelligent tools can elevate their work along with BambooHR's impact on setting people free to do great work. Join us in reimagining the future of HR! What You'll Love About Us A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life 401k plans with up to 6% company match $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus EAP through Headspace Check out all our benefits that benefit you About Us At BambooHR, we're building something different: we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth: both professional and personal, both individual and collective. We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office. What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it: with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you. BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know. BambooHR is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired. For information on California Privacy Policy, click here. Our process utilizes AI as an assistant to efficiently process and analyze candidate data. Recruiters and hiring managers maintain full oversight and accountability, ensuring that all final selection and rejection decisions are human-made and based solely on objective job qualifications. Please see our General Privacy Notice and California Privacy Notice for more details. See our AI Guidelines for Candidates for details on how BambooHR uses AI in recruiting, how we expect candidates to use AI, and what is not allowed.

Responsibilities

The VP of Engineering will translate the company's technical vision into an executable engineering strategy and roadmap while leading a high-performing engineering organization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional leaders and ensuring reliable delivery and sound architecture as the company scales.