VP of Engineering

About this role

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.

AI at BambooHR
At BambooHR, we’re all about setting people free to do great work, and we believe AI is a powerful partner in that mission. We’re leaning into intelligent tools to streamline our workflows, giving us more time for high-impact innovation. We look for curious, forward-thinking people who are ready to explore how AI can elevate their work and help us reimagine the future of HR.

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:

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Act as a prominent role model for BambooHR’s values, championing a culture of trust, accountability, and data-driven decision making.

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Collaborate with strategic cross-functional partners to define and prioritize technical strategy, investments, and tradeoffs that advance the company mission.

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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.

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Communicate clearly and effectively with the Board, executive leadership team, and company-wide audiences, adapting message and format to context.