Staff Software Engineer, Payments / Risk

Gusto, Inc.

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $163,000–$247,000 depending on location; equ...
On-site
8+ years software development experience
Ruby on rails and javascript react expertise
Experience with large scale refactors
Gusto is seeking seasoned full-stack software engineers to shape the architecture and performance of its core payments and risk platforms

Job Summary

  • Gusto is seeking seasoned full-stack software engineers to shape the architecture and performance of its core payments and risk platforms.
  • The role involves owning the full lifecycle of services including payment rails, ledgering, wallets, fraud prevention, and compliance capabilities.
  • All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, equity (RSUs), and are expected to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role.

Matching Summary

Gusto is seeking seasoned full-stack software engineers to shape the architecture and performance of its core payments and risk platforms.

Salary

Base: $163,000–$247,000 depending on location; Equity: Additional RSUs provided; Benefits: Competitive base pay, health insurance, 401(k)s, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software development experience
  • Ruby on Rails and JavaScript React expertise
  • Experience with large scale refactors
  • Mentoring engineers in complex domains
  • Building scalable money movement platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity and experimentation with emerging AI frameworks
  • Passion for financial risk system impact
  • Collaborative test-driven environment appreciation
  • Interest in international market expansion

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Ability to mentor other engineers
  • Experience with large scale refactors and reliability issues

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Not specified

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