Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure
Gusto, Inc.
About this role
An experienced engineer role focused on shaping Gusto’s storage layer and implementing distributed database solutions to enable company scale and resilience. The position sits on the Datastores Infrastructure team, which builds and operates product data platforms as Gusto transitions to self-hosted distributed databases. This is a high-impact role emphasizing long-term reliability, security, and operational excellence while partnering across product teams.
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About Gusto, Inc.
gusto.comGusto 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.
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About Gusto, Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$200k – $270k
per year