This role is designed for a highly seasoned Salesforce expert with at least a decade of enterprise-level experience. The ideal candidate isn't just a coder but
Work type: onsite
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $200,000 – $235,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is designed for a highly seasoned Salesforce expert with at least a decade of enterprise-level experience. The ideal candidate isn't just a coder but a technical strategist who can bridge the gap between complex business requirements and scalable architecture. You should have deep roots in Apex and LWC, with a modern focus on integrating AI solutions and managing sophisticated API ecosystems. The compensation is highly competitive, topping out at $235,000 for the San Francisco market. While this is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in the office, you’ll be joining a high-impact team at a mature fintech "unicorn" that supports over 400,000 businesses. It’s a great environment for a leader who enjoys mentoring junior devs and driving best practices for large-scale Salesforce environments. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 10+ years of professional Salesforce development experience. * Possess hands-on experience implementing AI-driven features within the Salesforce platform. * Are comfortable leading solution reviews and presenting technical roadmaps to non-technical stakeholders. * Have a background in complex integrations using tools like MuleSoft, Kafka, or custom REST APIs.
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 400,000 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](https://gusto.com/about/careers/total-rewards).
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:
The Senior Salesforce Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving the transformation and optimization of our revenue and customer support processes within the Salesforce ecosystem. We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you possess a deep understanding of Salesforce and a proven track record of designing and implementing successful solutions, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued growth.
About the Team:
The Salesforce Engineering Leads provide direct technical guidance, solution design, and help drive the definition and adoption of best practices. Our team drives the design and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions, translating business requirements into scalable and sustainable technical architectures. We act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical development teams, ensuring alignment and successful project delivery. This team is responsible for implementing & defining best practices, governance, and architectural patterns to optimize the Salesforce platform and integrate it seamlessly with other enterprise systems.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 daysper week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.
Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.
When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
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