Gusto, Inc.
Sr Site Reliability Engineer
Job Summary
The Sr. Site Reliability Engineer at Gusto is responsible for designing and implementing resilient, scalable, and maintainable production systems using cloud technologies such as AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes. The role requires strong coding skills in languages like Python, Java, Typescript, or Ruby, along with experience in containerization and cloud platform management. Candidates should have a systems thinking approach, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to simplify complex topics. The position focuses on enhancing system reliability, automation, and migration projects to support Gusto’s mission of empowering small businesses.
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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 400,000 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer
Gusto’s Infrastructure Engineering team enables our product teams to build impactful products by building secure, resilient, and accessible systems, using tools like AWS, terraform, and Kubernetes.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
- Design and implement production grade systems that optimize for resiliency while limiting complexity
- Establish standards and build deterministic automation while optimizing for user accessibility and system reliability
- Plan and execute complex and challenging migrations that help Gusto move forward from legacy systems to more efficient, scalable, modern designs.
- Continually improve the on call experience by proposing and implementing long term oriented solutions while optimizing for the sustainability of on call.
Here’s what we're looking for:
- 8+ years of Software Engineering / SRE experience
- Strong ability to write code in Python, Java, Typescript or Ruby.
- Strong work ethic and self starter who finds a way to operate effectively amidst ambiguity
- Systems Thinking approach to complex systems who seeks to identify small changes that can create big impact.
- Resilient problem solver capable of doing whatever it takes to get work done in service of our peers as well as the entire Gusto customer base.
- Effective communicator that can simplify complex topics and communicate persuasive ideas
Potentially Relevant Experience:
- Experience designing elegant but simple systems that optimize for resiliency, but can be easily maintained and operated upon
- Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS (preferred), GCP, or Azure and correlated IaaS management tools such Terraform (preferred)
- Experience leading incident remediation for complex systems
Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $164,000-$204,000 in Denver & most remote locations, and $197,000-$235,000 for San Francisco & 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. Please review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer.
Personal information collected and processed as part of your Gusto application will be subject to Gusto's Applicant Privacy Notice.
Gusto, Inc.
A platform offering payroll, benefits, and HR management services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses.
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