Process
I applied online. The process took one week.
- Had a call with a recruiter: We chatted for about thirty minutes, and he said that he would schedule the next interview.
- Got an email confirmation for the next interview. Nobody joined, and then the recruiter ghosted me and did not reply to my email asking why nobody joined the call.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Gusto Staff Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Gusto's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral7%
Negative64%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Gusto's Staff Software Engineer interview process.
Gusto Work Experiences
2.0
Smart people and worthwhile mission
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 7, 2023
Pros: Working with smart people solving challenging problems.
Cons: - Somewhat toxic culture.
- Advancement is difficult.
3.0
Good salary and perks, but politics hinder new hires
Staff Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
September 1, 2026
Pros: Good salary, perks, tech, and remote work.
Cons: Politics: Higher leadership should be more vigilant at the team level for new hires.
5.0
Nice, relaxed place to work
Staff Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 20, 2025
Pros: No pressure.
Mostly remote.
Nice people.
Cons: A lot of FE work. Not my favorite.
Homegrown frameworks make it hard to move forward fast.
But these are minor and addressable.
- 2.0Smart people and worthwhile missionStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 7, 2023Pros: Working with smart people solving challenging problems.Cons: - Somewhat toxic culture. - Advancement is difficult.
- 3.0Good salary and perks, but politics hinder new hiresStaff Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CASeptember 1, 2026Pros: Good salary, perks, tech, and remote work.Cons: Politics: Higher leadership should be more vigilant at the team level for new hires.
- 5.0Nice, relaxed place to workStaff Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 20, 2025Pros: No pressure. Mostly remote. Nice people.Cons: A lot of FE work. Not my favorite. Homegrown frameworks make it hard to move forward fast. But these are minor and addressable.
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