Staff Software Engineer, Benefits

Role Summary

• •Lead architectural improvements for Gusto's benefits platform focusing on AI-native capabilities and scalability.
• •Design and build full-stack web applications enabling customers to explore, apply, and maintain benefits.
• •Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• •Develop and maintain shared services to support rapid iteration and AI-driven personalization.
• •Mentor engineers and establish best practices for AI-native design patterns and scalable platform development.

About the Company

• •Gusto is a mission-driven company supporting over 400,000 small businesses with payroll, benefits, and HR solutions.
• •The company values diversity and inclusion, hiring from a wide variety of backgrounds to strengthen the team.
• •Gusto operates in the HR tech and fintech industry with offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York.
• •They emphasize a hybrid work model with 2-3 days onsite per week in key locations.
• •Gusto is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides accommodations for disabilities and religious needs.

What You Should Know

• •This role offers the chance to work on AI-driven personalization and scalable benefits platforms in a fast-growing company.
• •Applicants should be comfortable working at the intersection of technical and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• •The position requires balancing pragmatic execution with long-term architectural vision in a collaborative environment.
• •Candidates will benefit from experience with AI tools to accelerate development and improve user experiences.
• •The work environment prioritizes quality, observability, and uptime due to the platform’s critical role in company growth.

Key Required Skills