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GustoStaff Software Engineer, Retirement AI
Gusto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer for its Retirement AI team in New York. Operating on a hybrid schedule, this position involves shipping user-facing…
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Gusto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer for its Retirement AI team in New York. Operating on a hybrid schedule, this position involves shipping user-facing artificial intelligence capabilities for Gusto Retirement, an organization that helps over 500,000 small businesses handle payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and human resources. The role centers on execution, meaning the chosen candidate will take charge of complex tasks from inception to completion, build production features…
Job Description
Gusto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer for its Retirement AI team in New York. Operating on a hybrid schedule, this position involves shipping user-facing artificial intelligence capabilities for Gusto Retirement, an organization that helps over 500,000 small businesses handle payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and human resources. The role centers on execution, meaning the chosen candidate will take charge of complex tasks from inception to completion, build production features rapidly, and collaborate closely with product management and design partners.
This position suits a hands-on technical professional who prefers practical problem-solving and immediate action over prolonged analysis. The individual will work within a small, senior group to implement language models, manage architecture choices, and remove technical roadblocks. Applicants must be comfortable coding the majority of their time while coordinating smoothly across multiple cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, create, and launch production features utilizing large language models to address customer needs
- Integrate and set up language models including handling prompts, tool loops, monitoring, and evaluation
- Make pragmatic architectural decisions and resolve complex technical hurdles to maintain progress
- Partner with product and design teams to shape project scope, refine concepts, and iterate on end-to-end features
- Collaborate alongside engineering colleagues to integrate with existing infrastructure and resolve dependencies
- Write dependable, clean, and well-tested code that scales efficiently and deploys swiftly
- Engage actively with role-relevant AI tools and build fluency as the technology advances
Requirements
- At least 7 years of software engineering background creating and releasing production products or platforms
- Practical background applying LLM-powered features such as agents, RAG flows, tool loops, or language model workflow automation
- Strong coding abilities centered around APIs, services, and data flows, with a preference for spending most time writing code
- Experience managing or heavily contributing to team execution tasks like Jira, sprints, scoping, and cross-functional work
- Familiarity working with React or comparable libraries, and Ruby on Rails or a similar language
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Equity in the form of RSUs
- Standard employee benefits package
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this position?
The role is based in New York with a hybrid setup. Employees in New York are expected to work from the physical office approximately two to three days per week.
What salary is offered for this role?
For New York and San Francisco locations, the targeted cash compensation ranges from $227,000 to $284,000, with additional stock equity provided.
What are the core technical requirements for applicants?
Candidates must have seven or more years of software engineering experience, practical background with LLM features, strong coding skills in areas like APIs and services, and experience with technologies like Ruby on Rails and React.
How are final compensation amounts determined?
Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors, including the candidate's level of experience and expertise.
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