Principal Engineer - Payments - Remote

Overview

The Principal Engineer will be part of the Payments team at Gusto, responsible for building new payments capabilities and (re)architecting the payments platform to scale for the future.

In Short

• Function as a Technical Lead across multiple teams in Payments.
• Design, build, and test the foundation that supports payments.
• Help scale one of the largest Ruby/Rails and TypeScript/React applications.
• Collaborate on complex problems with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and grow fellow engineers.
• Drive the product development process from concept to launch.
• Improve team productivity and happiness with tools and APIs.
• Engage in a supportive environment to drive innovation.

Requirements

• 15+ years of expertise in Payments platforms at scaled FinTech companies.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining platform products.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering large-scale systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and system design.
• Aptitude for distilling complex challenges into actionable insights.
• Experience in operationalizing and scaling production systems.
• Passionate mentor dedicated to nurturing fellow engineers.
• Leadership in driving the product development lifecycle.
• Commitment to enhancing team productivity and morale.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock equity.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote options.
• Supportive environment for innovation and productivity.