Define and execute the technical roadmap for Gusto Pro, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Lead the development of both new and legacy features using Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React to support accountants and accounting firms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Customer Support, and Marketing, to deliver high-quality solutions.
Mentor and guide engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Develop the team’s software development process and technical approaches to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
Drive the implementation of new functionality in legacy systems to enhance support for the new customer base.
Act as the technical leader for the team, pioneering solutions and overcoming challenges to innovate and drive the project forward.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality standards.

12+ years of professional software development experience.
Proven experience in leading the development of both greenfield and legacy features. Ruby on Rails, Typescript, and React experience is preferred.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Marketing.
Strong mentorship skills with a track record of fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within a team.
Experience acting as a technical leader, solving complex problems, and driving innovation.
Ability to develop and enhance the team’s software development processes and technical approaches.
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).

Senior Staff Software Engineer

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