Gusto is hiring a
Senior Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Gusto as a Senior Staff Software Engineer for Gusto Start and lead the development of a new product aimed at an entirely new customer base. Define the technical roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage daily team operations, and mentor engineers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven experience in leading the development of both greenfield and legacy features (Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React experience is preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing
• Strong mentorship skills with a track record of fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within a team
• Experience acting as a technical leader, solving complex problems, and driving innovation
• Ability to develop and enhance the team’s software development processes and technical approaches
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for the new product, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Lead the development of both new (greenfield) and legacy features using Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React to support the new customer segment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing, to deliver high-quality solutions
• Mentor and guide engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Develop the team’s software development process and technical approaches to ensure efficient and effective project execution
• Drive the implementation of new functionality in legacy systems to enhance support for the new customer base
• Act as the technical leader for the team, pioneering solutions and overcoming challenges to innovate and drive the project forward
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality standards

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)s
• Expert HR
• Team management tools