Process
Presentation from the recruiter.
Then, a technical interview with two Gusto employees, as well as a 30-minute behavioral interview.
The technical interview was not a LeetCode-style question. Instead, it was more of a real-world problem that was actually assigned in the workplace. It was too long to realistically finish, but I was able to talk through my plans and get through the first part.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Gusto?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Gusto SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Gusto's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral29%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Gusto's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Gusto Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing people, amazing summer
SWE Intern • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 15, 2021
Pros: Gusto was my favorite internship while I was an undergraduate. Everything from the people to the company was amazing. Some of the highlights were that Eddie (the CTO) was actually super involved in the intern program and would say hi to all of us by name by the end of the internship.
My mentor and the entire team were always huge highlights - they both valued my contributions and opinions, but at the same time recognized that I was still learning and were very accommodating and never demeaning when I asked 'simple' questions.
Additionally, the office itself was awesome - a huge open floor plan, but the desks are off to the side so you still have a little privacy.
Overall, I had an awesome time interning with Gusto; I highly recommend it.
Cons: The only con that comes to mind is that the return offer was not that great. However, the intern pay was itself very competitive.
3.0
Good Pay, Liked Work
SWE Intern • Current Employee
August 20, 2025
Pros: I like the pay and the work.
Cons: I did not have any cons.
4.0
gusto swe 1
SWE Intern • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
March 4, 2026
Pros: There was great work-life balance and a flexible schedule.
Cons: It was a non-IPO company with a small team size.
- 5.0Amazing people, amazing summerSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 15, 2021Pros: Gusto was my favorite internship while I was an undergraduate. Everything from the people to the company was amazing. Some of the highlights were that Eddie (the CTO) was actually super involved in the intern program and would say hi to all of us by name by the end of the internship. My mentor and the entire team were always huge highlights - they both valued my contributions and opinions, but at the same time recognized that I was still learning and were very accommodating and never demeaning when I asked 'simple' questions. Additionally, the office itself was awesome - a huge open floor plan, but the desks are off to the side so you still have a little privacy. Overall, I had an awesome time interning with Gusto; I highly recommend it.Cons: The only con that comes to mind is that the return offer was not that great. However, the intern pay was itself very competitive.
- 3.0Good Pay, Liked WorkSWE Intern • Current EmployeeAugust 20, 2025Pros: I like the pay and the work.Cons: I did not have any cons.
- 4.0gusto swe 1SWE Intern • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMarch 4, 2026Pros: There was great work-life balance and a flexible schedule.Cons: It was a non-IPO company with a small team size.
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