Manager, AI/ML Engineering

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

You will:

• Manage and develop a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists, including coaching, performance management, and hiring
• Define and prioritize AI/ML work with internal partners across departments such as HR, Support, Finance, and GTM
• Translate business problems into clear technical requirements and execution plans
• Drive delivery of AI/ML solutions, including planning, prioritization, and tracking outcomes
• Guide the design and implementation of AI/ML systems (e.g., LLM-based applications, predictive models, automation)
• Ensure solutions meet defined business requirements, scale appropriately, and integrate with existing systems
• Establish and improve processes for model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
• Partner with engineering, data, and platform teams to deploy and maintain solutions in production
• Provide clear direction in ambiguous problem spaces so the team can execute successfully
• Set expectations for quality, timelines, and accountability across the team
• Advise stakeholders on tradeoffs, limitations, and appropriate use of AI/ML

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  8+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML
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  3+ years leading AI/ML projects and managing individual contributors
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  Experience delivering AI/ML or data-driven systems in production
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  Ability to define technical approaches from unclear or evolving business requirements
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  Experience working with cross-functional partners outside of engineering
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  Working knowledge of modern AI/ML methods (e.g., LLMs, applied ML, data pipelines, evaluation)
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  Ability to communicate technical concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences

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  Curious about AI’s potential
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  Pragmatic in applying it to real problems
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  Thoughtful about responsible use
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  Excited to help shape how AI scales across the company

• Experience building AI/ML solutions for internal business operations (e.g., HR, support, finance, GTM, sales, customer experience, etc.)
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices (evaluation, monitoring, guardrails)
• Experience scaling teams, processes, or platforms in a high-growth environment
• Strong systems thinking and ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term sustainability
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping others navigate it

• 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 

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.