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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Architect - **Company:** BambooHR LLC - **Location:** Draper, UT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Software as a Service, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Revision Control Systems, MySQL, Open Web Application Security, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Regression Testing, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Processing, ReactJS, Large Language Models, HR Software, Build Management, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9840a14ad3b6cb4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 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 ## Description Looking to work on an award-winning product with some of the best developers the market has to offer? Looking for a role where you can engineer and architect a product but still have a life outside of that? Well, keep reading. As a Principal Software Architect at BambooHR you will work with an exceptional team of talented individuals who live and breathe our Bamboo Values. You will help define BambooHR's technical strategy for intelligent product experiences. You will architect and guide the delivery of AI-powered capabilities that are secure, reliable, observable, and maintainable at scale, balancing modern AI capabilities with sound software engineering principles. Although writing code is part of this role, it goes beyond just that. You will have many additional responsibilities, listed below. You will: * 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 * 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 ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [Get Your Stack Together: Building the Right Recruiting Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1295-get-your-stack-together-building-the-right-recruiting-tech) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)