VP of Engineering

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.

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.

About Us

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.