Technology Director

For the past 25 years, Bullhorn has dedicated itself to building industry-leading, cloud-based software for the staffing and recruitment industry. Led by the original co-founder, partnered with private equity, and powered by seasoned leaders across a global workforce with an eye toward innovation, Bullhorn has had year over year growth, making it the market leader in the recruitment software space while allowing for new opportunities for over 29% of our employees to advance their careers in the past 12 months.

We are a remote-first organization and over 38% of our employees reside outside the United States. Headquartered in Boston, we also have offices in London, Brighton, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Sydney (just in case you’re in the area to stop by). Whether you’re local or remote, our vision is to ensure every employee has a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard, and a clear path for success. Your incredible experience as an employee will consist of flexible work hours to ensure a positive work-life balance and use Zoom, Slack, and other tools to stay connected.

Bullhorn Labs is a new division of Bullhorn, a leading software provider in the staffing industry. Operating with a startup's agility and an established company's support, we focus on quickly developing high-value products that help our customers grow. We value innovation, speed, and collaboration in a low-bureaucracy environment.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Chief Engineer to join our leadership team. You’ll work closely with a Product Strategy Executive who brings nearly 20 years of staffing experience—as a startup founder, industry executive, and leader at Bullhorn.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll actively code and build products from the ground up while also setting the technical strategy. You’ll be part of a small, focused team working collaboratively to bring new products to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On Development: Lead development efforts by actively writing code and building our products.

• Strategic Collaboration: Align technical execution with business goals, working closely with the Product Strategy Leader.

• Customer-Centric Solutions: Understand customer needs and translate them into impactful products.

• Iterative Development: Quickly prototype and refine products based on customer feedback.

• Scalable light: Build products designed to support growth from a small user base to hundreds of customers. Following product market fit, the solution will be re-engineered into the core platform to scale to thousands of customers.

• Framework Development: Create reusable frameworks that enable faster development for future products. While not a primary objective, this will help to ensure that each subsequent innovation can move more quickly.

• AI Integration: Regularly work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI technologies, with flexibility in tool selection (Python experience is a plus).

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a small, dynamic team to deliver high-value product capabilities. 

• Foster Innovation: Promote a culture of experimentation and exploration of new ideas and technologies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A desire to build and improve products with a startup mindset.

• Hands-On Expertise: Significant experience in software development with a focus on both coding and strategy.

• Customer Focus: Ability to empathize with customer needs and solve real-world problems.

• Prototype to product: Experience in rapidly building products from the ground up, which enables fast iteration.

• Framework Creation: Experience developing reusable frameworks for future projects.

• AI Experience: Familiarity with AI technologies, particularly LLMs, and comfort with Python or other relevant development frameworks.

• Leadership: Ability to lead by example and guide technical projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving environment with changing priorities.

• Communication: Able to effectively communicate design ideas, align on priorities, and deliver headlines on progress & status.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Strategic Partnership: Work with key Bullhorn executives and some of our most innovative customers or partners. 

• Hands-On Impact: Directly contribute to product development by coding and leading technical efforts.

• Small Team Collaboration: Work within a close-knit team that values quick decision-making and collaboration.

• Scalability: Build products that grow from an initial user base to support larger audiences.

• Customer-Driven Development: Use customer feedback to guide product iterations.

• Flexibility: Choose the tools and technologies that best suit your vision, including cutting-edge AI solutions.

• Strong Technical Backing: Tight collaboration with hundreds of experienced software engineers and architects to offer guidance or technical help whenever necessary.

What We Offer

• Growth Opportunities: Work with experienced founders and leaders to sharpen your entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• Stability and Impact: Build innovative and highly valued new products with the support of an established company.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and the benefits of a larger organization.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements for a healthy work-life balance.

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, which starts with first creating an incredible employee experience. Our vision is for every employee to have a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard, and a clear path for success. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and our culture is shaped by our five core values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human.

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.