VP of Engineering

BambooHR LLC; Utah; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

Generous leave policies including 4 weeks of vacation

401(k) plans with up to 6% match

$2000 Paid Vacation bonus

EAP through Headspace

Job summary

BambooHR LLC, located in Utah, is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Engineering to translate the company's technical vision into a coherent engineering strategy. This hybrid role involves collaboration with cross-functional leaders and managing the engineering organization through growth and AI adoption.

The ideal candidate will have senior executive experience, a strong understanding of AI applications, and a commitment to building a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Senior executive experience managing large engineering organizations.
• Proven track record in scaling and leading through growth.
• Expertise in AI and machine learning applications in products.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy and roadmap in partnership with the CTO.
• Communicate risks and architecture clearly to executives.
• Establish development processes and performance metrics.

Skills

Technology strategy ownership

AI and ML application

Senior executive leadership

Financial acumen

Systems thinking

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

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

• Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations including 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.
• 401(k) plans with up to 6% company match.
• $2000 Paid Vacation bonus.
• EAP through Headspace.
• Additional benefits include health, life, and disability coverage.

About Us

At BambooHR, 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 space 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.