Frontend Architecture Engineer

Gusto, a modern people platform serving over 300,000 small businesses nationwide, is seeking a Frontend Architecture Engineer for their WebApp Architecture team. This role is crucial in scaling frontend engineering by championing modern practices and providing essential tools and patterns.

The position involves working with a codebase of several million lines of code, focusing on ambitious improvements and long-term projects. Recent achievements include implementing filesystem-based routing, TypeScript performance optimization, and frontend separation from Ruby backend.

As a Frontend Architecture Engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges in making Gusto's codebase more effective at scale. Your responsibilities include owning problems beyond code, mentoring fellow engineers, and driving architectural decisions through ADRs. You'll be instrumental in improving development tooling and running critical migrations using both manual and automated approaches.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in React and TypeScript. You'll work alongside talented engineers in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. Gusto offers competitive compensation, with salaries ranging from $142,000 to $265,000 depending on location.

Based in Denver, San Francisco, or New York City, this hybrid role requires 2-3 days of office presence weekly. Gusto's commitment to creating an empowering work environment extends to their comprehensive benefits package and inclusive culture. Join a team that's building technology to help small businesses thrive while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance and professional growth.