Hybrid

Gusto is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity Async

Responsibilities

  • Detect and resolve bottlenecks in existing tools, APIs, and feedback loops used by product engineers to boost development speed.
  • Design, propose, and execute iterative solutions using AI-powered methods to manage broad codebase changes.
  • Work hand-in-hand with product engineering teams to forecast and adapt to evolving technical needs.
  • Build and sustain scalable services, interfaces, and architectural patterns that empower product development.
  • Expand adoption of Kafka and Sidekiq for asynchronous workflows across an increasing number of applications.
  • Strengthen asynchronous systems to maintain reliability under high load and diverse operational scenarios.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid with 2-3 days per week in office for employees in Denver, San Francisco, and New York; reliable internet required for remote work

Team

Engineering team focused on developer productivity and asynchronous systems

Office expectations

  • Employees based in Denver, San Francisco, and New York expected to work from the office 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).
  • Symmetry roles (Gusto subsidiary in Scottsdale) have same office expectations.
  • San Francisco office expectations include both San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.

Remote work requirements

Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection required for remote work, including non-office days for hybrid employees.

Not specified

Required Skills
RailsRubySidekiqKafkaDeveloper ProductivityCI/CDBuild SystemsDeveloper ToolingObservabilityInfrastructureSoftware EngineeringPerformance OptimizationDistributed SystemsInternal Developer Platforms RailsRubySidekiqKafkaDeveloper ProductivityCI/CDBuild SystemsDeveloper ToolingObservabilityInfrastructureSoftware EngineeringPerformance OptimizationDistributed SystemsInternal Developer Platforms
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Gusto
Gusto handles payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR for small businesses so owners can focus on their craft and customers. They support more than 400,000 small businesses across the country.
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Category backend
Posted 4 months ago