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full-timeStaff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo
Gusto · San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Gusto provides a comprehensive platform for small businesses, integrating payroll, health insurance, and HR services into a single system. This role for a Staff Software Engineer within the Gusto Solo division focuses on developing an all-in-one platform tailored for solopreneurs. The position requires an experienced engineer to take ownership of end-to-end product delivery, ranging from initial technical design to final deployment. You will be responsible for building full-stack features, making architectural decisions for new product areas, and integrating AI-native experiences directly into the platform. Because the team operates with a high degree of autonomy, the role involves significant cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and go-to-market teams to solve complex business problems. This position is ideal for a candidate with extensive experience in full-stack development who thrives in a fast-paced, 0-to-1 environment. A strong product mindset is essential, as you will be expected to contribute to product strategy and design, not just technical execution. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance both your own development workflow and the end-user experience is a core requirement for this role.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Notes
['8+ years experience required']
Experience required
8-8 years experienceAbout the Role Staff Software Engineer to build AI-native product for Gusto Solo, delivering end‑to‑end features with a product mindset. Responsibilities Own end‑to‑end delivery of new product areas, use AI tools, partner with Product, Design, Data Science and GTM, make architecture and data‑modeling decisions, build full‑stack features, contribute beyond engineering lane, define engineering practices. Requirements 8+ years professional software engineering experience, full‑stack toolkit (Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL), ownership of 0→1 projects, self‑driven mindset, habitual AI tool usage, strong communication and cross‑functional partnership. Bonus: experience with self‑employed businesses, fintech/regulatory domains, AI‑powered products, startup/team‑of‑one environments.
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Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo |
|---|---|
| Company | Gusto |
| Location | San Francisco, CA - Hybrid |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo at Gusto: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo role at Gusto?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; 8-8 years of experience.
- What skills does the Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo role require?
- The listing highlights Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, AI tools. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Gusto has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with San Francisco, CA - Hybrid as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Gusto has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Solo role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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