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Full-Time

Principal Security Engineer

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Gusto

Gusto

1,001-5,000 employees

Payroll, benefits, and HR solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Defense
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$200k - $280kAnnually

+ Stock Equity

Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 7 more

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kubernetes
JavaScript
Java
TypeScript
Terraform
Requirements
  • 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Experience with and understanding of authorization strategies such as role-based authorization and attribute-based authorization.
  • Experience building high-availability distributed systems and services.
  • Experience with applied cryptography - envelope encryption, AEAD, ECDSA.
  • Experience with Kotlin or Java with a desire to learn server-side Kotlin.
  • Experience with any of these technologies is a plus: Open Policy Agent, GraphQL, gRPC, Google Tink, Kubernetes, Terraform, Traefik, Vert.x.
  • We mainly use Ruby, Kotlin, and JavaScript/Typescript.
Responsibilities
  • Improving authorization at scale, with considerations for security, engineering and operations.
  • Bolster security in core systems such as access control, sensitive data storage, API design, and more.
  • Build software to keep our customers and company safe and secure.
  • Work on impactful engineering problems across Gusto.
  • Maintain high uptime for core services.
  • Provide leadership in promoting security and software engineering excellence.

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

$746.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

9%
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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.

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.