Process
The interview process included:
- Screening with a recruiter
- Online coding round
- 5 additional rounds (2 coding, system design, hiring manager interview, and a values & mission alignment interview).
The system design interview was the worst. I was given a problem with minimal metrics and asked to create a data model and LLD. Immediately, they asked for a high-level diagram, and the clarifications while solving were not clear.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Gusto?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Gusto Staff Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Gusto's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral11%
Negative56%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Gusto's Staff Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Gusto Work Experiences
3.0
Changing
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Denver, CO
February 12, 2026
Pros: The people are kind, and usually someone is willing to help.
Cons: A new cutthroat AI culture makes everyone fear for their jobs.
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.
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.
- 3.0ChangingStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDenver, COFebruary 12, 2026Pros: The people are kind, and usually someone is willing to help.Cons: A new cutthroat AI culture makes everyone fear for their jobs.
- 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.
- 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.
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