Gusto · 2 months ago
Staff Mobile Software Engineer, Android
San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$197K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expGusto is on a mission to grow the small business economy by providing essential services like payroll and HR. They are seeking a Staff Mobile Software Engineer for Android with a strong focus on developing user-friendly mobile applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences.
Bookkeeping and PayrollEmployee BenefitsEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTechHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Architect, build, test, and refine Gusto’s native Android app, along with supporting mobile web views that enhance user experience
Develop, iterate, and improve product features that integrate core business functions, work tools, value-added services, and financial products
Collaborate closely with our product management, design, and partner teams to identify technical and customer pain points, brainstorm solutions, and then prototype, iterate, and launch those solutions
Work cross-functionally with teams in product apps, identity, security, design systems, and infrastructure to deliver world-class experiences right into our customers' hands
Build and scale essential services, such as push notification systems and localization features, to enhance app functionality
Enhance and maintain our Android mobile infrastructure, including build pipelines, testing automation, and the release process, to ensure smooth operations
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of experience in Kotlin and Android software engineering, with at least 8 years in mobile software engineering overall
Excellent communication skills and a knack for building strong cross-functional partnerships
A self-driven mindset with the ability to tackle greenfield projects and bring innovative ideas to life
Proficiency in Android testing frameworks and a solid understanding of best practices
Experience in developing platform components and common features that enhance scalability, consistency, and maintainability throughout the product development lifecycle
Strong critical thinking abilities and a keen attention to detail
A willingness to learn continuously and a passion for mentoring others on the team
Preferred
Experience delivering high-quality code across a diverse tech stack
Strong knowledge of Compose and/or GraphQL
Proficiency or familiarity with MVVM architecture
Experience with analytics and monitoring tools to track app performance and user engagement
Familiarity with mobile infrastructure, including CI/CD, automated testing environments, and build & release systems
Comfort in navigating ambiguity, with the ability to set clear milestones and deliverables for the team
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)s
Company
Gusto
Gusto is an HR and payroll platform that simplifies complex tasks, empowering businesses to focus on what matters most.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$746.1MKey Investors
Friends & Family CapitalT. Rowe PriceAkkadian Ventures
2023-01-28Series Unknown
2022-05-12Series E· $55M
2021-08-10Series E· $175M
Leadership Team
Josh Reeves
Head of Gusto (CEO) and Co-Founder. Building Gusto for the Long Term.
Edward Kim
Co-founder and Head of Technology
Recent News
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