Staff Software Engineer

BambooHR LLC; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

401k plans with up to 6% company match

Generous leave policies including 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

BambooHR LLC is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to shape its AI platform in a hybrid environment located in Utah. This position requires at least 10 years of web development experience and proficiency in service development using languages like PHP and Python.

The Staff Software Engineer will design and build core components, integrate reliable systems, and improve the overall platform. They will also mentor other engineers and drive the best value for customers. Enjoy generous benefits including comprehensive health insurance and a great company culture!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in web development.
• Service development in PHP, Python, Java, or C# and a desire to work in Python.
• Proficiency in mySQL database structure/design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build core components of AI platform.
• Lead development of reliable systems for product ecosystem.
• Write code for back end processes and experiences.

Skills

Web development experience

Service Development in PHP, Python, Java, or C#

Object-Oriented development

MySQL

Version control (Git)

Debugging CI/CD

Docker and Kubernetes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job 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

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help build and scale BambooHR’s AI platform, powering the next generation of intelligent product experiences. This team creates the foundation for AI-first development across the company, including LLM orchestration, agent frameworks, and observability systems that enable other teams to confidently build and operate AI‑driven features.

As part of this effort, you’ll lead initiatives that embed intelligence directly into the product—using customer context to surface signals, recommend next steps, and take action on behalf of users, with thoughtful human oversight for critical decisions. This work is central to our goal of becoming the #1 HR platform for small and medium businesses by building a product that doesn’t just support work, but actively helps do it.

You will:

• Design and build core components of our AI platform, including LLM orchestration, agent workflows, and observability systems that enable teams to develop and operate AI-driven features with confidence
• Lead the development of scalable, reliable systems that integrate seamlessly into BambooHR’s product ecosystem
• Improve the platform by evolving our systems, tooling, and development practices as we learn what it takes to build and operate AI-powered software
• Write code for back end processes and experiences, tooling, automation, and our industry-leading applications
• Research technologies and engineer complete solutions to problems
• Propose and implement performance optimizations and scaling strategies
• Work with the rest of the team to integrate your projects into the application
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our systems and processes
• Mentor and guide engineers, raising the bar for technical quality and helping others navigate the complexities of building with AI
• Understand and apply business needs to the technical solutions. Drive the best value for our customers and the company.

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• 10+ years of experience in web development
• Service Development in a language like PHP, Python, Java, or C#, and a desire to work in Python
• Object‑Oriented development
• MySQL – both SQL query language and database structure/design
• Version control software, preferably Git
• Experience writing and debugging CI / CD processes and tools
• Experience with tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes to enable local development
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, presentations, etc.

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You

• Experience partnering with Product, Design, and Architecture
• Strong stakeholder management and communication
• Service‑minded, platform‑first mindset
• Proven technical leadership and architectural impact
• Experience with AI systems, LLMs, or agent frameworks
• Proficiency in PHP, React, TypeScript, and Python
• Experience building and scaling SaaS products
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

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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