staff Software Engineer tech_leadership
$163,000 – $204,000
USD per year

About this role

Gusto is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) | Denver, CO (Hybrid) | New York City, NY (Hybrid) (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with JavaScript, Ruby, React, Rails. Compensation is listed at $163,000–$204,000 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) | Denver, CO (Hybrid) | New York City, NY (Hybrid)
Work mode
Hybrid
Department
Engineering

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Job description

from Gusto careers


About Gusto

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.


All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.


AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

About the Role:

We're looking for seasoned full-stack software engineers to join the teams behind Gusto's customer-facing products — the features and experiences that small business owners and their employees rely on every day.

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