Principal Software Engineer - Payroll - Remote

Overview

As the Principal Engineer for the Contractors team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Gusto’s flagship Payroll product—one of the core pillars of our platform.

In Short

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Function as a Technical Lead across multiple teams.
• 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 product development from concept to launch.
• Engage in a supportive environment to drive productivity.
• Stay up-to-date with backend technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience in scaling Engineering organizations.
• Experience building resilient backend systems.
• Experience in highly cross-functional environments.
• Experience as tech lead across multiple teams.
• Experience optimizing systems for performance and reliability.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Ability to communicate technical complexity.
• Enthusiasm for a collaborative, test-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location and experience.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to impact a product used by millions.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.