Application Systems Engineering Manager
Gusto, Inc.
External ApplicationSan Francisco, CAHybridFull Time
$197,000 - $235,000 / year
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About the Role
Gusto is seeking an experienced Application Systems Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions that enhance customer experience within the Unified Service Platform's Payoffs team. The manager will empower a team of 6 engineers to architect and deliver solutions that keep Gusto's payoff workflows running reliably and intelligently, leveraging AI and agentic tools to accelerate delivery. Hybrid in San Francisco, CA (2–3 days/week in-office). Salary: $197,000–$235,000 USD. Posted 2026-03-27, active.
Requirements
• 10+ years of total relevant technical experience.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience.
• 2+ years in Generative AI demonstrating ability to leverage AI/agentic tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate development.
• Nice to have: experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce, Zendesk), familiarity with tax or payroll processing domains, prior experience with contractor-heavy or distributed team structures.