Process
The interview was a typical initial tech screen with a coding problem. The interviewer lacked basic professional skills. The person constantly interrupted me during the conversation; I couldn't get out a single sentence. If this kind of unprofessional behavior occurs in an interview, it will certainly appear in the workplace. I am not unhappy that I did not advance to the next stage.
Questions
The question was basically this LeetCode question:
https://leetcode.com/problems/distribute-money-to-maximum-children/description/
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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
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
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Gusto's Staff Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Gusto Work Experiences
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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