Senior Staff Software Engineer, Benefits

Gusto, Inc.(18 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$185,000 - $275,000Engineering

About this role

A Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Benefits Advisory team will lead the architectural evolution of Gusto’s benefits platform as the company becomes AI-native. This full-stack role focuses on building the foundational systems that let customers explore, apply for, and maintain benefits while enabling AI-driven personalization and scalability. The role operates at the intersection of marketing, sales, and engineering to drive long-term technical roadmaps and customer-facing experiences.

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Required Skills

System Architecture
Full-Stack
React
TypeScript
Next.js
API Development
Data Modeling
Database Design
CI/CD
Observability

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About Gusto, Inc.

gusto.com

Gusto is a cloud-based people platform that helps small and midsize businesses run payroll, manage benefits, and handle HR and compliance. Its product suite includes automated payroll and tax filing, contractor payments, employee onboarding and time tracking, plus benefits administration (health insurance, 401(k), etc.) and self-service tools for employees. Companies choose Gusto for its integrated, user-friendly experience, compliance automation, and broad integrations with accounting and productivity tools. Founded as ZenPayroll and later rebranded to Gusto, the company focuses on simplifying people operations for growing businesses.