Remote Senior Staff Software Engineer - Benefits Advisory Team
About the Role
We're hiring a Remote Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Benefits Advisory team at Gusto. This role is pivotal as we transition to an AI-native company, focusing on the architectural evolution of our benefits platform. You'll be instrumental in designing and building a foundational platform that allows customers to explore, apply for, and maintain their benefits.
What You'll Do
- Lead the architectural design for scalable benefits systems that enhance customer experience.
- Develop full-stack solutions that integrate marketing, sales, and engineering efforts.
- Create clear system boundaries to enable efficient reuse and increased scalability.
- Transform benefits shopping and renewal flows to offer a wider variety of products quickly.
- Implement AI-driven interfaces to deliver a delightful benefits shopping experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Staff Software Engineer or similar role.
- Strong background in full-stack development, including experience with modern frameworks and languages.
- Experience in designing scalable systems and architectures.
- Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in software development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the benefits or HR technology space.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
- Previous experience in a startup environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) plans, health insurance, and more.
- Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the architectural evolution of Gusto's benefits platform while working remotely. Competitive salary and a focus on AI-driven solutions make it an attractive position.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in full-stack development with hands-on experience in JavaScript frameworks (React or Angular) and back-end technologies (Node.js or Python) to effectively contribute to both front-end and back-end architecture.
Strong understanding of AI technologies, particularly in machine learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch), to design intelligent features within the benefits platform that enhance user experience.
Extensive experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) with a focus on deploying scalable applications, ensuring that the candidate can lead the transition to an AI-native architecture effectively.
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