Staff Software Engineer, Pricing and Packaging Engineering

Gusto

. Lead technical design and architecture for parts of the Commerce Platform, including the product catalog, promotion engine, subscription, and entitlement systems .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $197,000 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical design and architecture for large-scale backend platform systems, with a strong focus on distributed systems, API design, and service reliability. Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive cross-functional initiatives that align technical vision with business goals.

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8+ Years Of Software Development ExperienceLarge-Scale Backend Platform SystemsDistributed SystemsAPI DesignAI Tools Engagement

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Hard Skills

Technical DesignArchitectureService ReliabilityPerformance OptimizationRequirements GatheringTechnical ScopingProject DeliverySLO DefinitionCode ReviewsDesign Reviews

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AI-Augmented Development Practices

Industry Keywords

Commerce PlatformSubscription ManagementBillingPricingPackagingProduct CatalogPromotion EngineEntitlement Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical design and architecture for parts of the Commerce Platform, including the product catalog, promotion engine, subscription, and entitlement systems
Ensure platform services are reliable, performant, and meet business needs
Partner with product management and cross-functional engineering teams to define the technical roadmap and drive platform adoption
Drive end-to-end delivery of complex projects from requirements gathering and technical scoping through implementation, rollout, and post-launch iteration
Mentor and grow engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on technical coaching
Leverage AI tools to accelerate engineering velocity and establish team-wide AI-augmented development practices
Collaborate with marketing and business teams to evolve the self-serve system for managing products, bundles, promotions, and discounts
Enable faster time-to-market for new offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software development experience
Deep experience building and operating large-scale backend platform systems, ideally in commerce, billing, subscription management, pricing, and packaging domains
Experience owning multi-quarter projects that solve complex engineering problems and make measurable customer impact at scale
Strong command of distributed systems, API design, and service reliability practices
Experience defining and meeting SLOs in production environments
Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and align engineering, product, and business stakeholders around a shared technical vision
Ability to mentor engineers
Experience with large-scale refactors, performance and reliability issues, and ownership of a product area
Active engagement with AI tools relevant to the role and willingness to grow AI fluency
Travel to Gusto's office for onboarding is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Health insurance
401(k)
Equity (RSUs)
Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection required when approved to work from a non-office location
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans