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BambooHR ยท 15 hours ago

Chief Architect

BambooHR is a company that focuses on transforming HR through innovative technology. They are seeking an experienced Chief Architect to lead the architectural design of their technology platform, prioritizing investments and fostering a high-performing architecture team.

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Responsibilities

Architect robust, scalable, and ethical AI/ML systems and platforms, ensuring data governance, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI principles (e.g., fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy) are embedded from design to deployment
Lead architecture modernization initiatives that deliver robust, secure, and scalable systems, including the integration of emerging technologies
Make architectural decisions that balance short-term project goals with the overarching architecture vision and strategy, enabling effective engineering execution
Oversee the design, implementation and integration of new technologies, including AI-driven solutions, into existing data structures and systems that support application development and business intelligence/analytics
Establish and enforce architectural standards, policies, and best practices
Sponsor growth of a team of high-performing architects, cultivating innovation, continual improvement, and goal achievement through collaboration
Collaborate with the VP of Engineering, engineering teams, operations, and product management to sustain alignment between architecture, technical solutions, and business requirements
Ensure architecture design is compliant with industry standards and regulations related to data privacy and security

Qualification

SaaS architectureCloud-native architecturesAI/ML systemsSystem designModern web technologiesArchitectural standardsInnovationLeadershipCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Proven experience (10+ years) in an architecture leadership role within a SaaS or technology company, with deep expertise in system design, modern web technologies, and cloud-based platforms
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related major or equivalent work experience
Extensive experience designing and operating cloud-native architectures, including data platforms and architectures that support AI/ML workloads at scale
Demonstrated leadership in defining architectural styles, patterns, and standards, with responsibility spanning engineering, IT, and security domains, including governance and security of AI/ML systems
Strong passion for emerging technologies and modern architectural patterns, continuously evaluating their potential impact and proactively driving their adoption where they create clear business and engineering value
Demonstrated success in guiding and motivating architecture teams, serving as a trusted and respected leader who can influence and inspire engineering peers and business partners
Strong executive-level communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate architecture vision, strategies, decisions, and tradeoffs to a variety of audiences

Benefits

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

Company

BambooHR

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BambooHR is a SaaS-based company providing subscription-based HR software for SMEs.

H1B Sponsorship

BambooHR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Sorenson Capital
2016-08-01Series Unknown
2012-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Bradley Rencher
Chief Executive Officer
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Ben Peterson
Co-founder and Co-chairman
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