Staff Software Engineer - Remote Position at Gusto

About the Role

We're hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join our team at Gusto. This remote position allows you to work from anywhere in the United States while contributing to our mission of supporting small businesses. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will oversee projects end-to-end, influencing feature specifications, building backend APIs, and writing frontend code.

What You'll Do

• Architect, build, and test Gusto’s product suite that spans across Payroll, Benefits, HR, Time, Tax Credits, and more.
• Mentor other engineers to help solve complex technical problems in large-scale environments.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design teams to understand customer pain points and develop effective solutions.
• Build a product that our customers genuinely love and that enhances their business operations.
• Help scale one of the largest Ruby/Rails and Javascript/React applications in the world.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Experience owning multi-quarter projects that solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate across engineering teams and with business stakeholders.
• Experience in Ruby on Rails is preferred.
• Strong sense of ownership over all aspects of your product area.

Nice to Have

• Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and improve testing.
• Curiosity and experimentation with emerging AI frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $163,000 to $204,000 per year.
• Stock equity options.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

If you’re interested in building elegant software with far-reaching effects in our modern economy, join us as a Staff Software Engineer - Remote at Gusto!