Jobs at Gusto

Positions 1,798

Gusto is a cloud‑based payroll, benefits, and HR platform that serves over 100,000 small businesses worldwide. Since its 2011 launch, the company has positioned itself as a fintech pioneer, offering a user‑friendly interface combined with robust compliance tools that streamline HR operations for startups and mid‑size firms.

Gusto hires across engineering, product, data science, sales, marketing, customer success, finance, and legal. Technical candidates can expect a stack that includes Go, Ruby on Rails, React, and GraphQL, while product teams focus on rapid iteration in an agile environment. Non‑tech roles find flexible remote policies, high equity potential, and a culture that emphasizes transparency and continuous learning.

Job Transparency’s listings give applicants a clear view of each role’s salary range, benefit perks, and real‑time employee sentiment. By comparing Gusto’s compensation benchmarks against industry averages, candidates can negotiate confidently and filter opportunities that match their career goals and location preferences.

Manager, Dedicated Customer Success

Company: Gusto

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jun 08, 2024

Gusto is seeking an experienced leader to manage a team of Dedicated Customer Success Managers. The role involves inspiring and coaching the team to meet targets, designing processes for efficiency, and analyzing data to drive better outcomes. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in customer success, account management, or a similar field, with a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills. Gusto offers competitive compensation and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Staff Product Designer

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted May 26, 2024

Gusto is seeking an experienced Staff Designer with 8+ years in Product Design, preferably in HR domains like Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Workforce Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of work, systems thinking, and experience designing end-to-end customer journeys. They should be able to explain the impact of their work, think long-term, and balance design goals with an Agile approach. Strong communication skills, UX craft, and a passion for Gusto's mission are essential. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, advocating for great UX, and driving team-wide impact through mentorship.

Principal Software Engineer, People OS

Company: Gusto

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 08, 2024

Gusto is seeking a seasoned engineering leader with 15+ years of experience to lead and contribute to cutting-edge projects within the People OS ecosystem. The role involves mentoring engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying advancements in AI and Machine Learning. The ideal candidate will have expertise in web & mobile app development, release management, and performance. The cash compensation for this role is targeted at $260,000-$299,000 in the San Francisco Bay area. Gusto is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Lead Executive Assistant

Company: Gusto

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Jun 08, 2024

Gusto is seeking a Customer Experience (CX) Executive Assistant/Operations Lead with 5+ years of direct administrative experience supporting C-Level executives or General Managers. The role involves managing two Executive Assistants, coordinating leaders' time, organizing meetings, managing projects, communicating effectively, building culture, and handling travel arrangements. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing large x-functional projects, organizing team events, and supporting complex travel schedules. They should be organized, detail-oriented, structured, excellent communicators, confidential, intellectually curious, and proficient with productivity suites. The cash compensation for this role is between $108,000 & $128,000.

Strategic Enterprise Account Executive

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted Jun 04, 2024

The Strategic Enterprise Account Executive for Gusto Embedded Payroll will play a crucial role in Gusto's transition to a platform provider. The role involves engaging with executive teams in leading technology companies to pitch Gusto's embedded payroll offering. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of enterprise sales experience, a proven track record of hitting targets, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive OTE compensation, with amounts varying based on location, experience, and expertise.

Corporate Finance Manager

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted May 15, 2024

Gusto's Finance BizOps & Strategy (FBOS) team is seeking a Corporate Finance professional with 4+ years of experience in FP&A, Finance & Strategy, or Financial Operations. The role involves managing Gusto's business model, strategic planning, forecasting, and resource allocation. The candidate will also support key corporate reporting requirements, act as a business partner, and drive efficiency and scale in reporting frameworks. Familiarity with enterprise financial planning systems like Pigment, human capital management tools, and data visualization tools like Tableau and Redash is required. The role offers a competitive cash compensation package, with amounts varying based on location, experience, and expertise.

Principal Product Manager - Payroll Engine

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted May 13, 2024

Gusto is seeking a customer and data-driven Principal Product Manager to join their Payroll Engine team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in product management, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of building customer-centric products. They should be able to work in a highly regulated domain, lead large engineering and cross-functional teams, and drive the product development process from concept to launch. Experience in a highly regulated domain, particularly in payroll, is a plus.

Software Engineer - Payroll Experience

Company: Gusto

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jun 04, 2024

Gusto is a modern online platform that helps small businesses manage their teams. It offers various services such as payroll, health insurance, and HR tools. The company is committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace and is looking for talented engineers to join its teams.

Product Design Manager, Tax Credits

Company: Gusto

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2024

Gusto is a modern online platform that simplifies business operations for small businesses, offering services like payroll, benefits, and HR tools. The company is committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive workplace. The Product Design team at Gusto, consisting of over 60 creative individuals, focuses on designing intuitive experiences for Gusto's users. The Tax Credits team, a part of Gusto, aims to simplify and demystify tax credit regulations for businesses. The Product Design Manager for the Tax Credits team will lead a team of designers to create high-quality, user-friendly experiences for customers. The role requires extensive product design experience, a customer-focused mindset, and strong collaboration skills.

Staff Product Designer

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted Jun 03, 2024

The role is for a Staff Product Designer to define the experience direction of a new initiative in Gusto Pro. The team is dedicated to serving accountant customers and creating a platform that empowers them. The designer will work with cross-functional partners to understand customer problems and define the UX vision.

Strategic Account Manager

Company: Gusto

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted May 11, 2024

Gusto is hiring an experienced sales professional to join their Partner Sales Team. The ideal candidate will have a track record of success in achieving new business and growing a current book of business. The role involves onboarding larger accounting firms, understanding their needs and those of their clients, and conveying Gusto's value proposition. The successful candidate will manage ongoing relationships with accounting firms, add new accountants and locations to their book of business, and drive year-over-year growth. The role requires strategic account planning, centralized and decentralized decision making, contract negotiation, travel, understanding industry-specific tech stacks, client relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and more. Gusto offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Software Engineer - Payroll Experience

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Turkey

Posted May 21, 2024

Gusto is hiring engineers to work on customer-facing products, developing features and iterating across their platform to help define the customer financial journey. The company is looking for talented and motivated engineers to lead and grow projects from end-to-end, building elegant software with far-reaching effects in the modern economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Gusto?
Gusto fosters a collaborative, data‑driven culture with an emphasis on transparency and work‑life balance. Employees benefit from generous paid time off, unlimited vacation, flexible remote options, and a well‑structured equity program. The company encourages experimentation, holds regular all‑hands meetings, and invests in professional development through learning stipends and mentorship opportunities.
What types of positions are available at Gusto?
Gusto’s 603 openings span engineering (frontend, backend, DevOps, security), product management, data science, UX/UI design, sales engineering, marketing, customer success, finance, legal, and operations. The company prioritizes roles that drive product innovation, automate compliance workflows, and expand the platform’s global footprint.
How can I stand out as a Gusto applicant?
Research Gusto’s mission to simplify HR for small businesses and highlight how your experience aligns with that goal. Quantify past impact—e.g., reduced onboarding time by 30% or increased pipeline velocity by 25%—and showcase technical or product achievements in your portfolio. Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate your passion for fintech, emphasize continuous learning, and prepare to discuss how you would improve Gusto’s platform or culture.

Other Companies Hiring

© 2026 Job Transparency. All rights reserved.