Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform New Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Atlant[...]

Gusto; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance its data infrastructure. This role involves architecting and maintaining systems that empower teams to work effectively with data. You will collaborate with various departments to refine tools and processes while taking ownership of the solutions you develop. The position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s success. If you are passionate about software development and data, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Team Management Tools

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Experience with AWS, OLAP databases, and data pipelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build data infrastructure and tools for data handling.
• Collaborate with teams to develop requirements and implement solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering

Data Architecture

Cloud Solutions (AWS)

OLAP Databases

Data Pipelines

Streaming Systems

Problem Solving

Tools

Airflow

Python

Kafka

Kinesis

Job description

About 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 400,000 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 Total Rewards philosophy.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to architect, build, and maintain the data infrastructure at Gusto. As part of the Data Platform team, you will collaborate closely with Data Science, Business Intelligence, and analysts across Gusto teams to help them achieve their goals.

The Data Platform position is a software development role with knowledge of data architectures and data delivery. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing software, working with data, and understanding the needs of end users.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Architect, build, and refine our infrastructure and tools that enable other teams to work with data.
• Efficiently handle vast amounts of clickstream, database, and third party application data, processing in batch and real-time.
• Take full ownership of the solutions you build, working with stakeholders to develop requirements, implement solutions, monitor production, and troubleshoot problems that arise.
• Work as part of a team. We value team players who share their knowledge and like collaborating with others.

Here’s what we're looking for:

• At least 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building solutions in the cloud, AWS preferred (Redshift, MSK, EMR).
• Experience with OLAP databases (Clickhouse).
• Experience building data pipelines at scale, Airflow and Python preferred.
• Experience with streaming systems desired (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar).
• Ability to turn vague requirements into clear deliverables with minimal guidance.

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $139,000-$173,000/year in Denver, Austin, Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta, $152,000-$188,000/year in Los Angeles, $131,000-$162,000/year CAD in Toronto, and $169,000-$209,000/year for San Francisco, Seattle and New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Gusto has 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).

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.

Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.