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Engineering Manager, Data Platform


About Gusto


Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 300,000 businesses nationwide.Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and it starts right here at Gusto. That’s why we’re committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually.

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About the Role:


We’re looking for an experienced data leader to join our Data Platform team. We’re looking for someone who’s equally interested in building a thriving team and maturing the data ecosystem at Gusto.You’ll be involved in the entire product development process from setting the long term vision and initial strategic planning; all the way to launching and iterating on development and releasing features with your team.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:


  • Develop and own the roadmap for Gusto’s data lake and core ingestion systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the team by developing practices around professional development, performance management, and technical excellence.
  • Partner with Analytics Engineering, Data Science, and Governance teams to bring best in class solutions, helping the company harness its data to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Bring technical thought leadership to the broader Data team.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to rationalize the “why” behind decisions

Here’s what we're looking for:


  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
  • 3+ years experience in a Data focused role.
  • 2+ years experience leading teams.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to rationalize the “why” behind decisions
  • Strong understanding of technical architecture and data infrastructure principles
  • Experience with AWS or other major cloud services

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $164,000-$204,000/year in Denver, Chicago, Miami, Austin and Atlanta, $188,000-$222,000/year in Los Angeles, and $199,000- $247,000/year for San Francisco, Seattle and New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).

The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto. Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.Gusto takes security and protection of your personal information very seriously.

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Life at Gusto, Inc.

Gusto's mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life. By making complicated, impersonal business tasks simple and personal, Gusto is reimagining HR, payroll, and benefits for over 60,000 companies nationwide. Gusto has offices in San Francisco and Denver and the company's investors include Google Capital, General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, as well as the founders of Instagram, Stripe, Nest, PayPal, Yelp, Dropbox, and Eventbrite, among others. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Collaborative and Inclusive Workplace (physical and virtual)* Total Rewards Philosophy* Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment* Flexible Work Arrangements (23 days per week in office, remote work options)* Providing Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities* Emphasis on Learning and First Principles Thinking* Commitment to Building a Diverse and Passionate Product Team* Cross-Organizational Leadership Role* Equal Opportunity Employer* Support for Small Businesses
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