Staff Software Engineer, Platform Orchestration

Gusto

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $197,000-$247,000pyr for san francisco; equi...
On-site
10+ years modern programming experience
5+ years kubernetes and crossplane expertise
Hands-on ai agent coding tools experience
Gusto is rebuilding its engineering shipping process by creating a product-grade self-service platform driven by AI agents

Job Summary

  • Gusto is rebuilding its engineering shipping process by creating a product-grade self-service platform driven by AI agents.
  • The role involves designing an internal platform that enables engineers to build and deploy production-grade systems safely.
  • All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, equity (RSUs), and are expected to actively engage with AI tools.

Matching Summary

Gusto is rebuilding its engineering shipping process by creating a product-grade self-service platform driven by AI agents.

Salary

Base: $197,000-$247,000/yr for San Francisco; Equity: RSUs included; Benefits: Competitive base pay and health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years modern programming experience
  • 5+ years Kubernetes and Crossplane expertise
  • Hands-on AI agent coding tools experience
  • Design tooling for agentic consumption
  • Golang Ruby or TypeScript proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Strong systems-thinking approach
  • Ability to operate amidst ambiguity
  • Product instincts for internal UX
  • Effective communication of complex topics

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years experience with Golang, Ruby, or TypeScript
  • 5+ years experience with Kubernetes and Crossplane
  • Demonstrated ability to design MCPs and structured tool contracts

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