Yugabyte
Vice President Of People
At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs. We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company. The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte. Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it\'s 100% open source. Many of the world\u2019s leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of People to lead Yugabyte\'s global people strategy during a critical growth phase. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling HR programs that align with our business goals, support our high-performance culture, and enable our teams to thrive across geographies.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key people leader and strategic partner to the executive team, helping to shape our people strategy that attracts, develops, and retains world-class talent. You will drive the design and execution of HR initiatives that strengthen engagement, advance diversity and inclusion, and scale our culture in line with Yugabyte\'s core values.
This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR leader ready to step into a broader organizational leadership position. You\'ll have the chance to build and own the entire HR function while working closely with leadership to shape the future of a high-growth technology company.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a global HR strategy aligned with Yugabyte\'s mission and growth objectives
Partner with executive leadership to design an organization that scales efficiently while preserving our core values and culture
Serve as a trusted partner to the General Counsel and leadership team on all people-related matters
Talent Acquisition & Development
Partner with TA leadership to attract top talent globally, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles across engineering, sales, and operations
Implement effective onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning programs
Foster a learning culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
Culture & Engagement
Champion initiatives that strengthen trust, build strong internal and external relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes
Lead engagement strategies to maintain high morale, productivity, and retention during periods of rapid growth and change
Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to ensure an equitable and inspiring workplace
Operational Excellence
Oversee HR operations, compliance, and policies across multiple countries
Implement scalable HR systems and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
Manage global compensation, benefits, and rewards strategies to remain competitive in the software industry
Required Qualifications & Experience
8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role at a technology company
Experience scaling HR functions in a high-growth environment (Series B-D stage preferred)
Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices across multiple jurisdictions
Demonstrated experience building and implementing HR programs and policies with measurable results
Track record of successfully partnering with executive leadership on strategic people initiatives
Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding
Proven ability to develop and implement effective talent management and development programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a distributed or global technology organization
Background working with engineering-led organizations and technical talent
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
Experience with HR technology implementation and optimization
Knowledge of PostgreSQL database industry or open-source software business models
Prior experience supporting rapid headcount growth (100-500+ employees)
Experience building HR functions from the ground up in a startup environment
Skills & Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives and anticipate future organizational needs
Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and how HR strategies support company growth
Change Management: Experience leading organizational change initiatives with minimal disruption
Data-Driven: Ability to leverage HR analytics to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact
Problem-Solving: Creative approach to addressing complex people challenges in a fast-paced environment
Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to diverse perspectives and ability to build inclusive practices
Emotional Intelligence: High EQ with strong relationship-building capabilities
What We Offer
Growth Opportunity: A chance to build and lead the HR function at a high-growth tech company
Impactful Work: Direct influence on company culture and employee experience during a critical growth phase
Competitive Compensation: Salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible Work Environment: Remote-friendly culture with flexible work arrangements
Learning & Development: Budget for professional development and continuing education
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside visionary leaders and world-class engineers united by a bold mission
Innovation: Be part of a category-defining database company revolutionizing how enterprises build cloud-native applications
Global Impact: Help shape a diverse, distributed team across multiple countries and regions
Compensation and Benefits
We feel strongly about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one way to help achieve that. The cash compensation for this role is market competitive, with a range of $260,000 - $325,000, as well as a discretionary bonus and participation in Yugabyte\'s equity plan. As well as equity (when applicable), and benefits including health plans, retirement plans, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The actual pay will vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skill level.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
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At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs. We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company. The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte. Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it\'s 100% open source. Many of the world\u2019s leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of People to lead Yugabyte\'s global people strategy during a critical growth phase. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling HR programs that align with our business goals, support our high-performance culture, and enable our teams to thrive across geographies.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key people leader and strategic partner to the executive team, helping to shape our people strategy that attracts, develops, and retains world-class talent. You will drive the design and execution of HR initiatives that strengthen engagement, advance diversity and inclusion, and scale our culture in line with Yugabyte\'s core values.
This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR leader ready to step into a broader organizational leadership position. You\'ll have the chance to build and own the entire HR function while working closely with leadership to shape the future of a high-growth technology company.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a global HR strategy aligned with Yugabyte\'s mission and growth objectives
Partner with executive leadership to design an organization that scales efficiently while preserving our core values and culture
Serve as a trusted partner to the General Counsel and leadership team on all people-related matters
Talent Acquisition & Development
Partner with TA leadership to attract top talent globally, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles across engineering, sales, and operations
Implement effective onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning programs
Foster a learning culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
Culture & Engagement
Champion initiatives that strengthen trust, build strong internal and external relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes
Lead engagement strategies to maintain high morale, productivity, and retention during periods of rapid growth and change
Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to ensure an equitable and inspiring workplace
Operational Excellence
Oversee HR operations, compliance, and policies across multiple countries
Implement scalable HR systems and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
Manage global compensation, benefits, and rewards strategies to remain competitive in the software industry
Required Qualifications & Experience
8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role at a technology company
Experience scaling HR functions in a high-growth environment (Series B-D stage preferred)
Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices across multiple jurisdictions
Demonstrated experience building and implementing HR programs and policies with measurable results
Track record of successfully partnering with executive leadership on strategic people initiatives
Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding
Proven ability to develop and implement effective talent management and development programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a distributed or global technology organization
Background working with engineering-led organizations and technical talent
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
Experience with HR technology implementation and optimization
Knowledge of PostgreSQL database industry or open-source software business models
Prior experience supporting rapid headcount growth (100-500+ employees)
Experience building HR functions from the ground up in a startup environment
Skills & Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives and anticipate future organizational needs
Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and how HR strategies support company growth
Change Management: Experience leading organizational change initiatives with minimal disruption
Data-Driven: Ability to leverage HR analytics to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact
Problem-Solving: Creative approach to addressing complex people challenges in a fast-paced environment
Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to diverse perspectives and ability to build inclusive practices
Emotional Intelligence: High EQ with strong relationship-building capabilities
What We Offer
Growth Opportunity: A chance to build and lead the HR function at a high-growth tech company
Impactful Work: Direct influence on company culture and employee experience during a critical growth phase
Competitive Compensation: Salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible Work Environment: Remote-friendly culture with flexible work arrangements
Learning & Development: Budget for professional development and continuing education
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside visionary leaders and world-class engineers united by a bold mission
Innovation: Be part of a category-defining database company revolutionizing how enterprises build cloud-native applications
Global Impact: Help shape a diverse, distributed team across multiple countries and regions
Compensation and Benefits
We feel strongly about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one way to help achieve that. The cash compensation for this role is market competitive, with a range of $260,000 - $325,000, as well as a discretionary bonus and participation in Yugabyte\'s equity plan. As well as equity (when applicable), and benefits including health plans, retirement plans, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The actual pay will vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skill level.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
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