Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Gusto

. Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform/OpenTofu through code-based change management .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $163,000 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AWS infrastructure management, particularly with Terraform/OpenTofu and Infrastructure as Code practices. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive infrastructure initiatives in a multi-account AWS environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS ExpertiseInfrastructure as Code MasteryTerraform/OpenTofu ExperienceMulti-Account AWS GovernanceIncident Response Participation

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Hard Skills

AWS ComputeAWS NetworkingAWS SecurityInfrastructure ResilienceModule DesignState ManagementObservabilityMonitoringLoggingAlerting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationAutomation Mindset

Tools & Technologies

TerraformOpenTofuSpaceliftTerraform CloudCrossplaneCloudFormation

Industry Keywords

Site Reliability EngineeringSaaS PlatformDisaster RecoveryCompliance ReadinessAI-Assisted Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform/OpenTofu through code-based change management
Improve the speed, reliability, and usability of Spacelift workflows
Partner with application and infrastructure teams to migrate production services into a modern AWS multi-account architecture
Strengthen disaster recovery and compliance readiness by implementing and testing infrastructure resilience
Refactor infrastructure code into modular, reusable components
Support engineering teams with cloud infrastructure needs, troubleshooting, and vendor integrations
Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate infrastructure development and identify automation opportunities
Participate in an on-call rotation focused on internal engineering support
Turn recurring issues into automation and lasting improvements
Help set architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code patterns, and operational standards for Gusto engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure, platform, or site reliability engineering
Deep, production-level AWS expertise across compute, networking, identity, and security primitives
Mastery of Infrastructure as Code, including module design, state management, and scalable patterns for large teams
Experience with Terraform/OpenTofu, Crossplane, CloudFormation, or similar
Experience with multi-account AWS governance, including AWS Organizations, OU design, SCPs/RCPs, and federated identity via IAM Identity Center or equivalent SSO
Hands-on experience with a managed IaC orchestration platform such as Spacelift or Terraform Cloud
Experience operating production infrastructure for a customer-facing SaaS platform
Experience with observability, including monitoring, logging, and alerting
Experience participating in incident response
Track record of driving multi-quarter infrastructure initiatives to completion with minimal direction
Ability to leverage AI-assisted tools while maintaining security, correctness, and reliability
Travel to Gusto's office for onboarding is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Health insurance
401(k)
HR benefits
Equity (RSUs)
Paid onboarding travel to Gusto's office
Hybrid work arrangement
Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection required when working outside a Gusto office
Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation support