Sr Staff Software Engineer, Entity Management

Gusto, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

2d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer on the Entity Management team, you will spearhead the development of a new product that will remove the burden of compliance for our entrepreneurs, helping them focus on growing their business without worrying about paperwork. You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, managing daily team operations, and mentoring and guiding engineers. If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a significant impact, we would love to have you join our team.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees