TL;DR

Sr. Director Of Software Engineering: Responsible for driving the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for the foundation that powers the HR software solutions with an accent on SaaS platforms and building scalable and reliable systems. Focus on operational efficiency, performance of the platform, and ensuring high availability, security, and customer satisfaction.

Location: This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week.

Company

BambooHR is building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work.

What you will do

  • Develop and execute the engineering strategy for BambooHR's platform.
  • Lead architecture decisions, balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the platform engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Partner with product, design, and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development and launch.
  • Drive operational efficiency and performance of the platform, ensuring high availability, security, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop technical leadership capabilities across teams, mentoring and guiding engineers to foster a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance platforms in a SaaS environment.
  • Deep understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, GCP), microservices architecture, data storage solutions, and API design.
  • Expertise in software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive consensus.
  • Passion for building high-quality, scalable, and secure systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

Nice to have

  • Experience with HR technology or a related domain is a plus.
  • A strategic thinker with a strong understanding of business needs and the ability to translate them into technical solutions.
  • A champion of engineering excellence, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • A strong mentor and coach, with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams.
  • A collaborative leader who can effectively partner with stakeholders across the organization.

Culture & Benefits

  • Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations.
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off.
  • 401k plans with up to 6% company match.
  • $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus.
  • EAP through Headspace.