Job Description
bout Gusto
Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 300,000 businesses nationwide.
Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and it starts right here at Gusto. That's why we're committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. Learn more about our company culture by visiting our careers page.
About the Role:
You will spearhead the development of a new product aimed at an entirely new customer base. This role involves repackaging existing features and implementing new functionalities in legacy systems to better support our new customers. You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, managing daily team operations, and mentoring and guiding engineers.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about driving innovation and making a significant impact on our product and customers. If you are motivated by the opportunity to develop high-quality solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams, we would love to hear from you.
About the Team:
Our team is dedicated to expanding Gusto's reach by developing both greenfield and legacy features aimed at a new customer segment. Our mission is to grow this customer base and continuously test and refine a suite of tools designed to help these customers hire their first employee.
We are a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our product and customers.
Responsibilities:
Define and execute the technical roadmap for the new product, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
Lead the development of both new (greenfield) and legacy features using Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React to support the new customer segment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing, to deliver high-quality solutions
Mentor and guide engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Develop the team's software development process and technical approaches to ensure efficient and effective project execution
Drive the implementation of new functionality in legacy systems to enhance support for the new customer base
Act as the technical leader for the team, pioneering solutions and overcoming challenges to innovate and drive the project forward
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality standards
Requirements:
10+ years of professional software development experience
Proven experience in leading the development of both greenfield and legacy features (Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React experience is preferred but not mandatory)
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing
Strong mentorship skills with a track record of fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within a team
Experience acting as a technical leader, solving complex problems, and driving innovation
Ability to develop and enhance the team's software development processes and technical approaches
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive salary range of $1+1,000/yr to $237,000/yr in Denver & most remote locations, and $225,000/yr to $27+,000/yr for San Francisco & New York. 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.
We have 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 days per 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.
Our Culture:
Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 300,000 businesses nationwide.
Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and it starts right here at Gusto. That's why we're committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. Learn more about our company culture by visiting our careers page.
About the Role:
You will spearhead the development of a new product aimed at an entirely new customer base. This role involves repackaging existing features and implementing new functionalities in legacy systems to better support our new customers. You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, managing daily team operations, and mentoring and guiding engineers.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about driving innovation and making a significant impact on our product and customers. If you are motivated by the opportunity to develop high-quality solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams, we would love to hear from you.
About the Team:
Our team is dedicated to expanding Gusto's reach by developing both greenfield and legacy features aimed at a new customer segment. Our mission is to grow this customer base and continuously test and refine a suite of tools designed to help these customers hire their first employee.
We are a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our product and customers.
Responsibilities:
Define and execute the technical roadmap for the new product, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
Lead the development of both new (greenfield) and legacy features using Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React to support the new customer segment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing, to deliver high-quality solutions
Mentor and guide engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Develop the team's software development process and technical approaches to ensure efficient and effective project execution
Drive the implementation of new functionality in legacy systems to enhance support for the new customer base
Act as the technical leader for the team, pioneering solutions and overcoming challenges to innovate and drive the project forward
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality standards
Requirements:
10+ years of professional software development experience
Proven experience in leading the development of both greenfield and legacy features (Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React experience is preferred but not mandatory)
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing
Strong mentorship skills with a track record of fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within a team
Experience acting as a technical leader, solving complex problems, and driving innovation
Ability to develop and enhance the team's software development processes and technical approaches
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive salary range of $1+1,000/yr to $237,000/yr in Denver & most remote locations, and $225,000/yr to $27+,000/yr for San Francisco & New York. 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.
We have 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 days per 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.
Our Culture:
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