Senior Staff Software Engineer- Authentication and Authorization systems

Senior Staff Software Engineer 

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented Engineering Lead with experience in building and managing secure authentication and authorization systems. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable identity management systems, ensuring the security of user data, and enabling seamless user experiences. You will collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering teams to integrate robust authentication mechanisms into our platform

Here’s what you’ll do day to day:

• Collaboratively design and implement authorization solutions, including role-based access controls and workflows for managing user permissions, roles, and scopes across Gusto’s product suite.

• Engage in hands-on coding, contributing directly to the codebase and driving quality through active participation.

• Provide clear and constructive feedback during code reviews to foster team growth and maintain high standards of code quality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Business, to identify customer pain points and develop innovative solutions.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to authorization and security.

• Lead and mentor fellow engineers in tackling complex technical challenges at scale.

• Prototype, iterate, and launch new features quickly and efficiently.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation, building products our customers love.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience: 12+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on authentication and authorization systems.

• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of secure coding principles, Ruby, cryptography in authentication and authorization systems, and IAM best practices.

• API Security: Experience with API security and integrating authentication systems into applications.

• Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with technologies like Okta, Azure AD, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, header-based authentication, LDAP, and SCIM.

• Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading the innovation of customer-facing products and managing large projects end-to-end.

• Data Modeling: Advanced data modeling skills with hands-on experience building well-structured, easily maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Problem-Solving: Expertise in addressing complex product development challenges, particularly with Rails and React.

• Passion for Customers: A genuine passion for creating memorable experiences for customers and a commitment to understanding their needs.

• Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate with diverse teams.

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $191,000-$214,000 in Denver & most remote locations, and  $225,000-$252,000 San Francisco & New York. Stock equity is additional. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.