Senior Data Engineer - AI-Powered Data Platforms

Gusto; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gusto is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive end-to-end data solutions. You will collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering to design and deliver durable data pipelines that empower decision-making.

The role emphasizes SQL proficiency, dbt-based ETL, and scalable data architectures. The position sits on the Data Engineering team, with offices in multiple cities; hybrid work is typical, and compensation reflects regional market rates.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Strong SQL and at least one programming language (Python/Scala/Java).
• Experience building and maintaining robust data pipelines and ETL workflows with dbt, plus ingestion from APIs, databases, SaaS, and event streams.
• Strong foundation in data modeling, schema design, and data quality best practices.

Responsibilities

• Frame loosely defined problems and drive them end-to-end from framing to delivery.
• Partner with analytics, product, and engineering to deliver data solutions that drive business impact.
• Build reliable, observable data pipelines and optimize performance and cost across data workflows.

Skills

SQL

Python/Scala/Java

dbt

ETL pipelines

Cloud platforms

Education

BS in CS, stats, or related

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Gusto is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive end-to-end data solutions. You will collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering to design and deliver durable data pipelines that empower decision-making.

The role emphasizes SQL proficiency, dbt-based ETL, and scalable data architectures. The position sits on the Data Engineering team, with offices in multiple cities; hybrid work is typical, and compensation reflects regional market rates.