Engineering Lead - Company OS

Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams with payroll, health insurance, and HR services.
$191,000 - $279,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Engineering Lead - Company OS

Gusto, a modern people platform serving over 300,000 small businesses nationwide, is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Company OS team. This role combines technical leadership with system design expertise, requiring 12+ years of software development experience. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $191,000 to $279,000 depending on location, plus equity.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of next-generation systems that power the company's full lifecycle, working with Ruby on Rails and distributed systems. They'll need strong experience in API design, data modeling, and platform solutions, while demonstrating excellent collaborative and communication skills.

This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact at a growing company that's revolutionizing how small businesses manage their teams. The position offers flexibility with both hybrid and remote options across major US cities, including San Francisco, New York, and Seattle.

Key responsibilities include evolving existing systems, leading complex technical projects, and mentoring team members. The role requires someone who can bridge technical expertise with business needs, working closely with product, design, and other cross-functional teams.

Gusto offers a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture and is committed to building diverse teams. The company provides comprehensive benefits and follows a Total Rewards philosophy, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced engineering leaders looking to make a meaningful impact in the small business sector.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Engineering Lead - Company OS

  • Build the next generation of systems and solutions to enable customer-facing features and services
  • Evolve existing systems by assessing strengths, limitations and seeking opportunities for improvement
  • Comprehend product/platform goals and initiatives with the company lens
  • Be a strategic partner to product, design and other functions
  • Collaborate with and lead engineers to solve problems
  • Lead by example as both a technical and cultural steward

Requirements For Engineering Lead - Company OS

Ruby
  • 12+ years of software development experience
  • Experience leading large, complex projects
  • Lead multi-year projects that have taken companies from small to large scale
  • Proficiency in systems design, data modeling and API design
  • Strong instincts and experience building for consumer or enterprise products
  • Expertise in complex product-platform development problems using ActiveRecord (Ruby on Rails)
  • Appreciation for a collaborative, test-driven environment

Benefits For Engineering Lead - Company OS

Medical Insurance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)s
  • Expert HR
  • Team management tools

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