Senior Product Design Manager, Payroll at Gusto

**Who this is for** This role is designed for a seasoned design leader with 8–10+ years of experience, including at least 3 years managing teams. You are an expert at navigating complex, regulated B2B or SaaS environments and enjoy turning dense, interconnected workflows into intuitive user experiences. Since this role oversees the core "Payroll" engine, it requires someone with deep systems thinking and a high bar for visual and interaction craft. **Key highlights** This is a high-visibility leadership position at a major fintech company, offering a competitive San Francisco salary range of $202k–$253k plus significant equity ownership. You will lead AI and automation initiatives to modernize a mission-critical product. The role follows a hybrid model, requiring you to be in the San Francisco office 2-3 days per week to collaborate with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, and Compliance. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have successfully led design strategy across multiple teams and "pods." * Are experienced in fintech, compliance, or similarly complex industries where accuracy is non-negotiable. * Enjoy mentoring designers while still staying close enough to the craft to influence design systems and standards. * Can balance long-term UX vision with the tactical execution needed to ship product improvements.