Sr. Software Architect

Please Note: This is a remote position available in the states listed on this job. 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

• Defining architectural changes that can be implemented incrementally, while minimizing risk
• Defining advancements in architecture that roll the software in the right direction
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to determine architectural priorities
• Building, fixing, and improving code, especially high-value code
• Training team members on basic practices, new techniques, and past mistakes
• Helping the team to be able to build code with confidence
• Build reliable AI systems in production, including prompt/version management, evaluation and regression testing, monitoring for drift/quality, and cost performance optimization
• Establish responsible AI practices for the team (privacy, data handling, model risk, human-in-the-loop workflows), and contribute to patterns/standards that scale across services

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• Bachelor’s in technology-related field or equivalent certification in development
• At least 10 years of engineering experience with at least 7 of those years having been in software architecture
• Experience developing SaaS software utilizing various coding languages including React, PHP, MySQL, etc. and the ability to pick up new languages quickly
• Experience with the full lifecycle of software development including the use of version control tools, build management, unit testing systems and API (paradigms)
• Experience deploying solutions and provisioning environments with best-practice solutions
• Experience with CI/CD and deployment systems
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to tactfully and effectively give and receive concrete feedback
• Knowledgeable in security best practices, including OWASP Top 10
• Familiarity with static analysis and code scanning
• Experience delivering AI-backed features end-to-end in a production environment, including integration with LLM APIs or ML Services, and a track record of iterating based on evaluation data and user impact.
• Ability to lead technically in ambiguous problem spaces - making sound tradeoffs, mentoring others on AI patterns, and raising the bar on code quality and operational excellence

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