Senior Staff Software Engineer, Innovation Leader

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Gusto Full time
About Gusto

Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and it starts right here at Gusto. We're committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually.

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the development of a new product aimed at an entirely new customer base. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, managing daily team operations, and mentoring and guiding engineers.

Key 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
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)
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $191,000/yr to $237,000/yr in Denver & most remote locations, and $225,000/yr to $279,000/yr for San Francisco & New York. Stock equity is additional. We're committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, and we offer a range of benefits to support our employees' well-being and success.

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We're committed to creating a workplace that's inclusive and respectful of all employees, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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