Staff AI Platform Engineer for Developer Tools

Gusto; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Gusto is seeking a Staff Engineer to join the AI Developer Tools team in New York. In this role, you will architect AI platforms that enhance productivity for engineers at Gusto, eliminating friction through automation and intelligent tools.

Your responsibilities include designing scalable AI infrastructures, driving technical leadership, and collaborating effectively across teams. This position offers a competitive salary between $220,000 and $245,000, plus equity.

If you are passionate about Developer Experience and have extensive AI production experience, Gusto may be your ideal workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with production-grade distributed software.
• Deep understanding of prompt engineering and RAG architectures.
• Passion for improving Developer Experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, scale, and maintain AI Core Infrastructure.
• Establish engineering best practices for AI.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to reduce friction.

Skills

Systems Expertise

Production AI Experience

Developer-First Mindset

Strategic Execution

Exceptional Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Gusto is seeking a Staff Engineer to join the AI Developer Tools team in New York. In this role, you will architect AI platforms that enhance productivity for engineers at Gusto, eliminating friction through automation and intelligent tools.

Your responsibilities include designing scalable AI infrastructures, driving technical leadership, and collaborating effectively across teams. This position offers a competitive salary between $220,000 and $245,000, plus equity.

If you are passionate about Developer Experience and have extensive AI production experience, Gusto may be your ideal workplace.