Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams, offering payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, HR, and team management tools.
$191,000 - $279,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Gusto is seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer for the Entity Management team to lead the development of a new product aimed at simplifying compliance for entrepreneurs. This role involves defining the technical roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers. The Entity Management team builds tools to manage the lifecycle of small businesses' legal and compliance needs, from incorporation to ongoing compliance and potential dissolution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and executing the technical roadmap for the new product
  • Collaborating with Product Management, Design, Customer Support, and Marketing teams
  • Mentoring and guiding engineers
  • Developing software development processes and technical approaches
  • Implementing new functionality in legacy systems
  • Acting as the technical leader, driving innovation and problem-solving

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 12+ years of professional software development experience
  • Experience in leading greenfield product development
  • Strong collaboration and mentorship skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Experience as a technical leader solving complex problems

Gusto offers a competitive compensation package and has offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City, with a hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days in the office per week. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for people from all backgrounds.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Staff Software Engineer

  • Define and execute technical roadmap for new product
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Mentor and guide engineers
  • Develop software development processes
  • Implement new functionality in legacy systems
  • Act as technical leader for the team
  • Participate in code reviews

Requirements For Sr. Staff Software Engineer

TypeScript
React
  • 12+ years of professional software development experience
  • Experience in leading greenfield product development
  • Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React experience preferred
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Strong mentorship skills
  • Experience as a technical leader
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Benefits For Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Gusto Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Engineering Lead - Company OS

Engineering Lead position at Gusto, building next-generation systems for small business management platform, offering competitive salary and hybrid/remote work options.

Engineering Lead - Company OS

Engineering Lead position at Gusto, building next-generation systems for small business management platform, offering competitive salary and hybrid/remote work options.

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Senior Staff Software Engineer position at Gusto, leading platform engineering initiatives and building scalable solutions using Ruby on Rails and modern technologies.

Engineering Lead - Company OS

Engineering Lead position at Gusto, building next-generation systems for small business management platform, offering competitive salary and hybrid/remote work options.

Engineering Lead - Company OS

Engineering Lead position at Gusto, building next-generation systems for small business management platform, offering competitive salary and hybrid/remote work options.