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GustoStaff Software Engineer, Time and Scheduling
Gusto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Time and Scheduling product team in New York. Operating on a hybrid schedule, this full-time…
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Gusto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Time and Scheduling product team in New York. Operating on a hybrid schedule, this full-time role involves building and maintaining customer-facing features utilized by small business owners and their employees. Gusto provides HR, payroll, 401(k), and health insurance services to over 500,000 small businesses nationwide. In this position, the engineer will manage the complete product lifecycle from initial design…
Job Description
Gusto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Time and Scheduling product team in New York. Operating on a hybrid schedule, this full-time role involves building and maintaining customer-facing features utilized by small business owners and their employees. Gusto provides HR, payroll, 401(k), and health insurance services to over 500,000 small businesses nationwide. In this position, the engineer will manage the complete product lifecycle from initial design to post-launch iteration, working across both backend APIs and frontend components.
This role is well-suited for seasoned full-stack professionals who enjoy solving intricate engineering challenges and scaling large applications. Team members at Gusto are expected to actively incorporate relevant AI tools into their workflows to support testing, accelerate development, and deliver new capabilities. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a strong interest in improving real-world customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and test core products within the Time domain
- Guide and mentor other engineers to address complex technical hurdles at scale
- Contribute to scaling large Ruby/Rails and Javascript/React codebases
- Partner with Product Management, Data, Design, and Platform Engineering teams to identify customer needs and launch solutions
- Take ownership of products throughout their lifecycle, from early specifications to post-launch iteration
Requirements
- Have at least 8 years of software development experience
- Possess experience building scalable solutions that address customer pain points
- Bring experience with large-scale refactors, reliability issues, and performance optimization
- Demonstrate the ability to mentor engineers to enhance performance and impact
- Attend on-site onboarding and work from the New York office approximately two to three days per week
Qualifications
- Experience utilizing AI tools or systems to enhance testing, speed up development, and release new product features
- Background in or familiarity with Ruby on Rails
- Experience leading multi-quarter projects that solve challenging engineering problems at scale
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Stock equity in the form of restricted stock units
- Comprehensive employee benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type and remote status for this role?
This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of the New York office, requiring approximately two to three days in the office per week alongside initial onboarding in person.
What is the salary for the New York location?
The target cash compensation for the New York location is $197,000 to $247,000, with additional stock equity provided.
What technical background is expected for this position?
Applicants typically need 8+ years of software development experience, familiarity with large-scale applications, and experience or interest in Ruby on Rails and Javascript/React.
How does Gusto incorporate artificial intelligence into the role?
Gusto considers AI a fundamental part of its operations, expecting all team members to actively engage with relevant AI tools to accelerate development and improve testing.
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