Full-Time

Sr Staff Software Engineer

Entity Management

Updated on 11/18/2024

Gusto

Gusto

1,001-5,000 employees

Payroll, benefits, and HR solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$191k - $279kAnnually

+ Stock Equity

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Remote in USA | Colorado, USA | New York, NY, USA

Employees in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City are expected to work from the office 2-3 days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
Ruby on Rails
TypeScript
Requirements
  • 12+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Proven experience in leading the development of greenfield products and/or features. Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React experience is preferred but not required.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Customer Support, 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.

Gusto provides payroll, benefits, and human resources solutions specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Its platform allows users to manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and HR tasks in one integrated system, making it easier for businesses that may not have extensive HR resources. Gusto operates on a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers to accommodate different business needs, from startups to established companies. This flexibility in pricing and service options sets Gusto apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to simplify the management of employee-related tasks, enabling businesses to focus on growth and improving employee satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$686.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gusto's partnership with Nav to help SMBs overcome cash flow obstacles demonstrates its commitment to addressing critical business challenges.
  • The company's continuous expansion of services, such as advanced employee benefits packages, increases its value proposition and customer retention.
  • Recognition as one of the best payroll software providers highlights Gusto's strong market position and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires Gusto to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on small to medium-sized businesses makes Gusto vulnerable to economic downturns affecting this segment.

What makes Gusto unique

  • Gusto's all-in-one platform specifically targets small to medium-sized businesses, unlike competitors who may focus on larger enterprises.
  • Their tiered subscription model offers flexibility and affordability, making it accessible for a wide range of business sizes and budgets.
  • Integration with popular third-party applications like QuickBooks Online and Xero enhances Gusto's usability and appeal.

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Benefits

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: Employees celebrating 5 or 10 years at Gusto enjoy a month-long sabbatical to travel and relax after all their hard work.

Meals and conversations: Free meals, snacks, and drinks to keep us fueled, but more importantly: they bring people together and foster community.

Wellness for every body: We’re proud to offer inclusive health care such as hormone treatments, gender-affirming surgery, therapy, family planning, and more.

The time you need: Our flexible PTO policy means every employee is encouraged to take the time they need now to keep doing great work, long term.

Family-friendly benefits: Fertility treatments, primary and secondary parental leave, sleep coaching, house cleaning for new parents, and more.

Be well, be you: Get free, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a monthly fitness stipend and mental health resources too.