Staff Software Engineer
Essential Job Duties
- 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
About Us
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.