Principal Software Engineer, Growth
GustoDenver, Colorado, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Posted August 28, 2025
215000 - 295000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Gusto, formerly ZenPayroll, is a leading payroll and HR management platform serving over 400,000 businesses across the nation. Specializing in automated payroll processing, comprehensive employee benefits, and integrated human resources solutions, Gusto simplifies complex compliance requirements and empowers companies to create exceptional workplace environments. Our user-friendly platform ensures peace of mind for both employers and employees.
Job Description
Gusto is a modern people platform for small businesses. They are expanding their platform for customer acquisition and ACV initiatives, aiming to create a more collaborative and inclusive workplace. The Growth org focuses on driving revenue growth and building a scalable engineering platform. The role involves defining, executing, and guiding engineering teams, and aligning with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- 15+ years of professional software development experience
- Hands-on experience building large scale, complex systems
- Web architecture expertise, including observability and performance
- Experience in highly cross-functional environments
- Experience as a tech lead
- Experience scaling Engineering organizations
Benefits
- Stock equity
- Physical office space in Denver, San Francisco, and New York
