Staff Software Engineer at gusto
About the role
Responsibilities Design, build, test, and own experiences for savers managing 401(k)s, IRAs, contributions, portfolios, and withdrawals. Own backend services and APIs, frontend interfaces, and systems end-to-end. Contribute to system architecture and long-term foundational investments. Use AI tools in the engineering workflow and identify opportunities to simplify retirement decisions and provide proactive guidance. Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Design, Compliance, Operation…
Interview process at gusto
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
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