Staff Software Engineer, Growth & AI Engagement

Gusto; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits package

Equity (RSUs)

Job summary

Gusto is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Growth team in San Francisco. The role focuses on AI-powered customer acquisition and lifecycle engagement, requiring expertise in full-stack systems and a robust understanding of applied AI.

The position involves designing and building AI systems, owning project strategies, and mentoring fellow engineers, all while delivering impactful solutions that improve customer experiences.

Competitive compensation ranges from $197,000 to $247,000 in San Francisco, with additional equity options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience in customer-facing roles.
• Experience with full-stack systems, including frontend and backend.
• Proven ability in Growth-related product areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate AI-powered Growth experiences.
• Own the technical strategy for an AI Voice Agent.
• Build scalable AI-driven email systems.

Skills

Software development experience

Full-stack systems

AI fluency

Product and engineering judgment

Collaboration

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Job description

Gusto is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Growth team in San Francisco. The role focuses on AI-powered customer acquisition and lifecycle engagement, requiring expertise in full-stack systems and a robust understanding of applied AI.

The position involves designing and building AI systems, owning project strategies, and mentoring fellow engineers, all while delivering impactful solutions that improve customer experiences.

Competitive compensation ranges from $197,000 to $247,000 in San Francisco, with additional equity options.