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Vice President of People

Sunnyvale CA

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's 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.

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