Benefits Engineering Manager
Gusto
San Francisco, California
Full-Time
$223,000
RemoteManager
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about ourTotal Rewards philosophy.
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
Come be part of the Benefits group and help small and medium sized businesses make the right choice for themselves and their employees! We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to empower part of our BenAdmin team.
As a key member of Gusto Benefits leadership team, your role will encompass building a dynamic team and contributing to build a thriving business. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and leaders to build a suite of products that will be adored by our customers while setting industry benchmarks.
If you are a customer-centric builder who thrives on making a substantial impact within a high-growth organization, we would be thrilled to hear from you!
Gusto Benefits is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of solutions that enhance our customer experience. In this role, you'll empower a team of Gusties and contractors to architect and deliver solutions that help our CX team deliver on the commitments weve made to our customers.
You'll be a key technical voice on the team, helping define how we build, mentor engineers around you, and actively leverage AI and agentic tools to accelerate delivery. The ideal candidate will have a background in integrating artificial intelligence into legacy systems with proven expertise in applying these technologies to improve customer interactions and satisfaction. Be a change agent on how Gusto leverages AI to better serve customers.
Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $223,000-251,000 for San Francisco. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, level, 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. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
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.
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