Senior Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Gusto, a modern people platform serving over 300,000 small businesses nationwide, is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for their Platform team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building and managing secure, scalable authentication and authorization systems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $191,000-$252,000 (varying by location) plus equity, and operates in a hybrid work environment across offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and platform engineering. They'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions, driving operational excellence, and mentoring team members. The role involves working with technologies like GraphQL, Sidekiq, and Kafka, while collaborating with product, security, and engineering teams.

Gusto offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k)s, reflecting their mission to create a world where work empowers a better life. The company values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds who share their enthusiasm for supporting small businesses.

The position requires strong technical expertise in system design, performance optimization, and API integration, combined with excellent leadership and communication skills. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, contributing to an agile development process that focuses on delivering value to customers quickly while maintaining high engineering standards.

Working at Gusto means joining a mission-driven company that's transforming how small businesses manage their teams. The hybrid work model requires 2-3 days in the office weekly, fostering a balance between collaborative in-person work and flexible remote options. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who wants to make a significant impact while working with modern technologies in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.