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VP, People

BackblazeRemote - USHuman Resources and AI Enablement
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Salary
$210K - $230K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
8 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The VP, People role at Backblaze is an executive human resources leadership position based remotely across the United States, reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This opportunity suits an experienced builder ready to scale a public, remote-first technology company through the 500 to 1,000 employee range while expanding internationally.

Role Overview

Backblaze is seeking a hands-on human resources leader to design and implement systems that foster engagement, strong culture, communication, retention, succession, and manager development in a remote-first setting. Rather than maintaining an existing steady-state, this position requires building the next organizational layer alongside a small HR Operations and strategic HR Business Partner team. The individual in this role will incorporate AI agents into daily work practices and partner with the AI Transformation Leader to reshape job architecture and team structures.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement systems for connection, belonging, and teamwork across distributed geographies without relying on a physical office space.
Establish an engagement program as a leader-owned discipline focused on measurable outcomes and clear line of sight to company strategy.
Build a standing employee and leader communication rhythm that reaches every time zone consistently.
Shape remote working excellence to ensure uniform expectations, development opportunities, and voice for all employees regardless of location.
Oversee retention modeling, succession planning, and the bench strength for key organizational roles.
Redefine manager capability and expectations for distributed teams operating alongside AI tools.
Design recurring in-person moments, team offsites, and onboarding rituals with dedicated budgeting.

Requirements

Managed teams outside the United States utilizing owned entities or Employer of Record (EOR) models.
Scaled a company through the 500 to 1,000 employee growth phase, including navigating international expansion.
Demonstrated experience as a builder who collaborates closely with team members rather than delegating entirely.
Active utilization of AI tools, such as Claude Enterprise, in daily professional workflows.
Comfortable operating within a public company environment while partnering with leadership on strategic human resources initiatives.

Skills and Tools

AWS
AI agents and tools such as Claude Enterprise
HR Operations and strategic HRBP management
International expansion and EOR frameworks
Employee engagement and communication frameworks
Succession planning and retention modeling

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range of $210,000 to $230,000 per year
30% target annual bonus
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with matching contributions
Flexible vacation policy along with maternity and paternity leave
MacBook for work use alongside a generous workstation personalization stipend
Childcare bonus and fertility treatment support
Learning and development programs and commuter benefits

About the Company

Backblaze operates as an object storage leader in the open cloud movement, providing cloud storage designed to help customers bypass restrictive legacy solutions. Founded with the premise of building storage servers from scratch to reduce hardware costs, the organization now serves over 500,000 customers across 175 countries and trades on Nasdaq under the ticker BLZE. The company builds high-throughput object storage and backup platforms designed to support modern data-intensive businesses and AI infrastructure workloads.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Backblaze careers page.

Skills and tech stack

AWS

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the VP, People role?

The expected base salary range is between $210,000 and $230,000 per year, accompanied by a 30% target annual bonus and RSU grants.

Where is the position located?

This role is remote and based in the United States.

Who does the VP, People report to?

The VP, People reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

What company size is Backblaze targeting during this growth phase?

Backblaze is scaling through roughly the 500 to 1,000 employee range while simultaneously expanding its international presence.

Is experience with international teams required?

Yes, candidates must have practical experience operating teams outside the United States through owned entities or EOR models.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Backblaze careers page.

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