3 months ago
Base Salary
$163k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test Gusto core products such as Payroll, Benefits, HR, Retirement, Gusto Money, Gusto Solo, and Gusto Pro.
- Work across the full product lifecycle from specification and design through launch and long-term iteration.
- Write frontend code and design and build reliable backend APIs.
- Mentor engineers and help solve complex technical problems at large scale.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Data, Design, and Platform Engineering teams to understand customer needs, prototype solutions, iterate, and launch products.
- Own product outcomes after launch and contribute to product direction.
Requirements
- Typically 8+ years of software development experience.
- Experience building scalable solutions that address customer pain and create memorable customer experiences.
- Experience using AI tools or systems to accelerate development, improve testing, and deliver product capabilities.
- Curiosity and experimentation with emerging AI frameworks, including evaluating and scaling AI use safely across teams.
- Experience owning multi-quarter projects that solve complex engineering problems and deliver measurable customer impact at scale.
- Experience with large-scale refactors and performance and reliability issues, along with strong ownership of a product area.
- Ability to mentor engineers and maximize their performance and impact.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay, benefits, and RSU equity are provided.
- A two-day trip to a Gusto office is required for onboarding.
- Employees based in Denver, San Francisco, New York City, or Scottsdale generally work in the office approximately 2–3 days per week; approved remote work requires a secure, reliable, consistent internet connection.
Tech Stack
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About Gusto
Gusto builds cloud software that handles payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance for small businesses in the U.S., sold as a subscription with integrated services. Its platform runs payroll, files taxes, administers health insurance and 401(k)s, and offers tools for onboarding and time tracking. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the privately held company says it serves 500,000+ small businesses nationwide.