Principal Software Engineer, Money Group
GustoDenver, Colorado, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
214000 - 300000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—so owners can focus on their craft and customers.
Job Description
We're hiring a Principal Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead across multiple teams in the Money Group – Gusto's fastest-growing organization and a cornerstone of the company's transformation into the Small Business Finance Platform.
Requirements
- 15+ years of software engineering experience
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, particularly in payments or fintech
- Proven track record of engineering, scaling, and operating large, interconnected production systems
- Experience setting long-term technical vision and driving multi-year architectural transformations
- Experience navigating decisions for core infrastructure, particularly in fintech
- Ability to bring clarity to complex problems
- A track record of raising the technical bar
- A track record of filling whatever role the group needs
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Access to cutting-edge technology
