Please Note: This is a Utah-based hybrid position that will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Our ideal Director of Software Engineering will be an integral contributor to the current and next generation of our app. You'll be working on multiple projects with multiple teams to continue making us the #1 HR Software for SMB businesses. You will be focused on the Payroll Services components within our Product. If you get a kick out of solving problems and building beautiful, world-class software, you will love BambooHR.

You will:

Lead a division of our product's software engineering team with a specialization in the Payroll Services domain. Oversee multiple teams and manage engineering managers reporting directly to you
Demonstrate leadership and patience through regular coaching and mentoring in individual and team settings. You’ll need to love coaching and mentoring Leaders.
Consult with leaders across Product Development (Product Design, Product Management, QA, and IT) to help your managers and tech leads explore and deliver software solutions.
Continually embrace accountability in team and individual performance (yours and others) in sprint goals and quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Embrace and lead out in AI engineering practices, including how to build with AI and how to build AI into our products.
Work closely with architects and platform teams to understand technical/architectural hurdles in your team's scope and prioritize solutions and direction.
Participate in Engineering department’s hiring efforts.
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our systems and processes.
Be a great value addition and advocate for our company values.
Come to work, do great things, then go home!

What You Need to Get the Job Done

5+ years of heavy experience focused in payroll or financial operations.
15+ years of experience in software development.
10 + years of experience in SaaS and SMB.
5+ years of demonstrated real-world Director-level / technical leadership experience.
MySQL/MSSQL - both query language and database structure/design
Demonstrated leadership and directing experience in modernizing payroll SaaS systems
Version control software, preferably Git.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You

Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.
Knowledge and experience with internal business tools and how they affect how the software works.
Architectural, hands-on experience in Payroll Services
Architectural experience and expertise.
Services development in a language like PHP, Python, Java, or C#, and a desire to work in PHP (7.4+)
Experience in React, HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS,
Experience in developing Software-as-a-Service (fast release cycles that still support an existing user base)
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related degree or formal training in a related field

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
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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.

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
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Director of Software Engineering - Payroll Services