Principal Software Architect

BambooHR; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

Generous leave policies

401k plans with up to 6% company match

$2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus

EAP through Headspace

Job summary

BambooHR in Draper, Utah, is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to develop and architect intelligent product experiences. The role requires at least 10 years of engineering experience, focusing on SaaS software and AI capabilities.

You will collaborate with a talented team to define technical strategies and ensure secure, reliable AI systems. The company fosters a great culture, offering comprehensive benefits, generous leave policies, and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with 7+ years in software architecture.
• Experience with full software development lifecycle and deployment.
• Ability to lead and mentor in ambiguous problem spaces.

Responsibilities

• Build reliable AI systems for production.
• Establish responsible AI practices and contribute to scalable standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize architectural needs.

Skills

AI system development

Software architecture

SaaS development

React

PHP

MySQL

CI/CD

Security best practices

Communication

Feedback skills

Education

Bachelor's in technology-related field or equivalent certification

Tools

Version control tools

Unit testing systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

What you need to get the job done includes engineering and architecting a product while also contributing to implementation. You will work with an exceptional team of talented individuals who live and breathe our Bamboo Values. You will help define BambooHR\'s technical strategy for intelligent product experiences. You will architect and guide the delivery of AI-powered capabilities that are secure, reliable, observable, and maintainable at scale, balancing modern AI capabilities with sound software engineering principles. Although writing code is part of this role, it goes beyond just that. You will have many additional responsibilities, listed below.

• Build reliable AI systems in production, including prompt/version management, evaluation and regression testing, monitoring for drift/quality, and cost performance optimization
• Establish responsible AI practices for the team (privacy, data handling, model risk, human-in-the-loop workflows), and contribute to patterns/standards that scale across services
• Defining architectural changes that can be implemented incrementally, while minimizing risk
• Defining advancements in architecture that roll the software in the right direction
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to determine architectural priorities
• Building, fixing, and improving code, especially high-value code
• Training team members on basic practices, new techniques, and past mistakes
• Helping the team to be able to build code with confidence

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• Bachelor\'s in technology-related field or equivalent certification in development
• At least 10 years of engineering experience with at least 7 of those years having been in software architecture
• Experience developing SaaS software utilizing various coding languages including React, PHP, MySQL, etc. and the ability to pick up new languages quickly
• Experience with the full lifecycle of software development including the use of version control tools, build management, unit testing systems and API (paradigms)
• Experience deploying solutions and provisioning environments with best-practice solutions
• Experience with CI/CD and deployment systems
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to tactfully and effectively give and receive concrete feedback
• Knowledgeable in security best practices, including OWASP Top 10
• Familiarity with static analysis and code scanning
• Experience delivering AI-backed features end-to-end in a production environment, including integration with LLM APIs or ML Services, and a track record of iterating based on evaluation data and user impact.
• Ability to lead technically in ambiguous problem spaces - making sound tradeoffs, mentoring others on AI patterns, and raising the bar on code quality and operational excellence

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.

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