This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader with 8+ years of experience, specifically those who enjoy "greenfield" projects. While the tech stack fo
Work type: onsite
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $225,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader with 8+ years of experience, specifically those who enjoy "greenfield" projects. While the tech stack focuses on Ruby on Rails and React, the ideal candidate is less of a pure coder and more of a technical architect capable of building a new product from the ground up. You should have a strong background in mentoring mid-level engineers and a desire to simplify complex regulatory or compliance hurdles for small business owners. A standout aspect of this position is the high-impact nature of the "Entity Management" team, which functions like a startup within an established company. The compensation is competitive, featuring a base salary up to $275,000 plus equity. While the role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in-office), it offers the stability of a major fintech brand alongside the creative freedom of new product development. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have led the end-to-end development of a brand-new product or major feature set. * Enjoy navigating the intersection of "legacy code" and modern system design. * Are comfortable working in a hybrid San Francisco environment with occasional travel to Denver. * Possess deep experience in Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, or React (preferred).
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
As a Sr Staff Software Engineer on the Entity Management team, you will lead the technical development of a new product that will remove the burden of compliance for our entrepreneurs, helping them focus on growing their business without worrying about paperwork. You will be responsible for executing key technical initiatives within the team roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and mentoring engineers. If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a significant impact, we would love to have you join our team.
About the Team
The Entity Management team is responsible for building and maintaining tools that help small businesses manage the entire lifecycle of their legal and compliance needs, including incorporation. This means supporting business owners from the very first step of getting their company incorporated, all the way through ongoing compliance, account monitoring, and even dissolution if needed. The team’s mission is to simplify and automate these often complex, time-consuming processes, so business owners can focus on growing their business without worrying about government regulations.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $225,000/yr to $275,000/yr for San Francisco CA. Stock equity is additional. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
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.
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