Senior Engineering Manager, Software Development Tools

Summary

Join Gusto as a leader of engineering teams focused on enhancing developer productivity and streamlining software development processes. You will lead teams dedicated to improving local development environments, CI stability, and the overall inner loop of software development. Responsibilities include recruiting, mentoring, and developing a diverse team, shaping developer productivity, collaborating across functions, driving strategic roadmaps, and owning the delivery of technical solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in engineering leadership, hands-on programming, and working with large-scale applications. Gusto offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering people leadership experience
• 12+ years of hands-on programming experience at scaled product companies, ideally with focus on internal developers
• Experience with working on Ruby, Rails in the context of large applications
• Experience in empowering and nurturing technical teams of 4-10 engineers
• Experience in managing and resolving complex product development issues
• Experience in leading large scope technical projects and driving engineering excellence
• Self-driven mindset, and the ability to work in the in-between space of leading and supporting people and driving direct, hands-on impact and creating memorable experiences for customers

Responsibilities

• Lead and Scale the Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a diverse team of engineers while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
• Shape Developer Productivity: Own and enhance local development environments and CI stability, with the vision to expand to the entire inner loop of software development processes (pull, change, test, push, verify)
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with technical infrastructure teams, product development, data science, operations, product management, and design teams to deliver end-to-end product experiences for complex customer needs
• Drive Strategic Roadmaps: Work closely with leadership to set priorities, define both short-term and long-term goals, and ensure accountability for progress and delivery
• Own Delivery of Technical Solutions: Lead planning, execution, and delivery of impactful engineering projects, balancing technical excellence with practical business outcomes
• Champion Developer Experience: Advocate for improvements in tools, processes, and workflows that enhance developer productivity and satisfaction
• Foster Innovation: Encourage a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within the team, leveraging insights to drive meaningful enhancements

Benefits

• Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $225,000-$256,000 in Denver, $245,000-$277,000 for Los Angeles and most remote locations, $265,000-$299,000 for San Francisco, New York, and Seattle
• Health insurance
• 401(k)s
• Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role)