Staff Software Engineer

Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five Core Values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.

Bullhorn is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where hard work and outstanding results are rewarded and celebrated. We value those that exhibit an eagerness to learn and a strong natural desire for continuous improvement and we encourage team members to stretch themselves, acknowledge challenges and learn from them. With a strong focus on growth, we provide ample opportunities for career development and prioritize promoting from within. We believe that leaders should care deeply about the development of their employees at all levels, emphasizing emotional intelligence and accountability. Our leaders collaborate closely to ensure the success of their teams, and we work together to achieve shared goals, creating a challenging and rewarding workplace for everyone.

About the role

As a Staff Software Engineer at Bullhorn, you'll join a small, high-velocity development team with an entrepreneurial spirit. Your primary focus will be prototyping and iterating on customer-centric solutions, building them out in a scalable way with minimal requirements and maximum autonomy.

This hands-on development role is for a seasoned technologist comfortable using AI development tools to accelerate time-to-market for both traditional and AI-focused products and features.

A typical day will include...

• Analyze ambiguous customer needs and translate them into impactful products.

• Take ideas from concept to working demo to Production, handling architecture, implementation, and deployment

• Work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI technologies.

• Participate in regular team collaboration meetings at the product directive and product line level.

• Align technical execution with business goals, working closely with the Product team

• Share knowledge and best practices across various teams and disciplines within Bullhorn.

• You will rapidly build products from the ground up by embracing rapid feedback cycles

• You will promote a culture of experimentation and exploration of new ideas and technologies.

This job might be a fit if...

• You have 8+ years of experience building and delivering software for scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.

• You are an expert in C# and .NET development (5+ years)

• You have deep experience with software delivery on cloud platforms (like Azure) with an understanding of economic and business models for software in the cloud.

• You have a passion for quality and continuous improvement across all areas of software development.

• You are comfortable communicating and debating technical ideas both in writing and in person.

• You like to work within a small team that values async communication, quick decisions, and minimal process

• You have a consulting mindset: you understand business problems first, ask the right questions, and tailor technical solutions to actual needs

• You are comfortable working in an evolving environment with changing priorities.

• You can demonstrate expertise with AI-assisted development workflows, including orchestrating AI agents to plan features, define requirements, generate code and automate testing.

Bonus points for...

• Exposure to application containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)

• Expertise in designing SaaS systems for fault tolerance and high availability, including the systems that monitor and alert for issues.

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $190,000. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual target bonus & a comprehensive benefits package.

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Compensation and Transparency Statement

The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Actual pay within the range will be based on factors such as, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business or organizational needs and affordability. In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

What we offer...

• Benefits eligibility effective DAY ONE including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match, and more

• Unlimited Planned Paid Time Off

• Global Mental Health Support

• On-Demand Learning & Development

• Quarterly paid volunteer days

• Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)

• Company-wide mentor program

Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five Core Values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.

We are a people-first culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected. We're looking for smart, forward-thinking individuals who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table.  If you're someone who thrives in a casual, yet fast-paced and agile environment, we'd love to have you join us.