Identify and solve inefficiencies in the tooling, APIs, and feedback mechanisms available to product engineers to improve developer productivity. Design, pitch, plan, measure, and implement solutions iteratively, utilizing AI tools to perform large scale code migrations. Collaborate closely with product engineering colleagues to anticipate and address upcoming changes. Develop and maintain services, abstractions, and architecture to support product engineering. Advance the use of Kafka and Sidekiq for asynchronous processing and communication for the growing number of applications at Gusto. Harden the async infrastructure to be resilient in the face of heavy loads across a wide variety of use cases, utilizing LL - Ms to reduce incident resolution time. Here’s what we're looking for: Successful applicants typically have 10 years of software development experience Systems thinker with a strong ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable with architectural thinking and delivering solutions through code. Deep experience with Ruby and Rails, including developer tooling for large engineering teams. Ability to work with colleagues as both customers and partners. Experience with asynchronous processing using Sidekiq and/or Kafka. Proven track record of improving developer productivity through tooling, infrastructure enhancements, and the strategic use of AI. Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $189,000-210,000 in Denver & most remote locations, and $220,000-250,000 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. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.