Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Collaborate with our product management, design, and other partner teams to understand technical and customer pain points, come up with solutions, and then prototype, iterate, and launch
• Mentor other junior engineers
• Build a product that our customers genuinely love

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in Kotlin Android development and a minimum of 8 years in mobile software engineering
• Strong knowledge of GraphQL
• Self-driven mindset, and the 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) and 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
• Strong critical thinking skills, and a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and mentorship

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Compensation

• Cash compensation targeted at $197,000 - $247,000 for San Francisco, Seattle & New York and $163,000 - $204,000 for Denver