Gusto, Inc.
Tech / AI / Software
SoftwareEngineer
“Software Engineer at Gusto, Inc.. Skills: Mobile Engineer, Android development, Kotlin, Identity Engineering, secure login, authentication. Architect, build, test, and refine Gusto's native Android app and supporting mobile web-views. Build, iterate, and refine experiences that allow users to successfully and easily access key product features and offerings”
What You'll Achieve.
safeguarding customer accounts by enabling secure login and authentication; delivering a security-first experience that protects every customer interaction; build and scale secure, frictionless authentication solutions; own and enhance shared services that power Identity across Gusto's platform; stay ahead of best practices, tooling, and advancements in Identity security; deliver scalable, high-impact solutions; enhance user login security; improve user experience; protect user data; ensure compliance with privacy regulations; Build a product that our customers genuinely love
Industry & Context.
critical thinking skills; understand technical and customer pain points, come up with solutions
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves., work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role), When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience, At least 6 years of experience in Kotlin Android development, minimum of 8 years in mobile software engineering, knowledge of GraphQL, Self-driven mindset, ability to work on green field projects, Working knowledge of MVVM, Experience with Android testing frameworks and best practices, Experience implementing biometric authentication (BiometricPrompt API), passkey solutions (FIDO2/WebAuthn) in mobile applications, Experience in constructing platform and common components to enhance scalability, consistency, and maintainability throughout the product development lifecycle, critical thinking skills, keen attention to detail, communication and cross-functional partnership skills, Commitment to continuous learning and mentorship
Nice to Have
Previous knowledge of the Android security model, including the Android Keystore system, encrypted shared preferences, and secure networking practices, Previous experience in a security-focused role or with security-related projects, Ability to deliver high-quality code across a diverse tech stack, Familiarity with analytics and monitoring tools, Familiarity with mobile infrastructure such as CI/CD, automated test environments, build & release systems, Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, setting milestones and deliverables for the team
What You'll Do.
and refine Gusto's native Android app and supporting mobile web-views
and refine experiences that allow users to successfully and easily access key product features and offerings
Integrate biometric authentication methods (fingerprint
face unlock) and passkey functionalities to enhance user login security and improve user experience
Implement and maintain secure coding practices to protect user data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations
Mentor other junior engineers
Build a product that our customers genuinely love
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with teams across Payroll, Benefits, HR, Security, System Design, and Infrastructure; Collaborate with our product management, design, and other partner teams; cross-functional partnership skills
Communication Scope
communication and cross-functional partnership skills
Process & Methodology
setting milestones and deliverables for the team
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