AI summary
Staff Software Engineer role at Bullhorn, a founder-led Boston-based cloud software company for the staffing and recruitment industry. You’ll build and scale customer-centric products end-to-end (from concept to production) in a small, high-velocity team, leveraging AI tools and LLMs to accelerate delivery. Standout perk: benefits effective day one plus unlimited planned PTO.
Key skills
C#.NETAzureDistributed systems (scalable, fault-tolerant)Software architecture, implementation & deploymentLarge Language Models (LLMs)AI-assisted development workflows (AI agents, code generation, automated testing)SaaS design for high availability & fault toleranceDockerKubernetes
Pays $140,000–$180,000 base salary, plus annual target bonus and comprehensive benefits for a Boston-based Staff Software Engineer role.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy high-autonomy, rapid-iteration product development in a small team, translating ambiguous customer needs into scalable cloud software using .NET and modern AI-assisted workflows.
Why apply
- Benefits eligibility effective day one
- Unlimited planned paid time off
- On-demand learning & development
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 $140,000 - $180,000. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual target bonus & a comprehensive benefits package. #LI-Mid 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. For the past 25 years, Bullhorn has dedicated itself to building industry-leading, cloud-based software for the staffing and recruitment industry. Through partnerships with 10,000 customers globally, Bullhorn has built a vast knowledge base of recruitment best practices and deep domain expertise to help firms scale their businesses. Founder-led and headquartered in Boston, Bullhorn employs 1,400 people across 14 countries focused on delivering an incredible customer experience – its core mission. To learn more, visit