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Manager - Developer Productivity, AI Tools

Gusto, Inc.
Location
Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$240,000-260,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of engineering people leadership experience, including managing senior engineers through ambiguous, rapidly-changing technical problems
  • Direct, hands-on experience with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or equivalent
  • Experience owning a significant vendor or infrastructure contract from technical requirements through legal and procurement close
  • Comfort making autonomy/risk tradeoff calls on AI systems
  • Track record of leading through ambiguity across multiple problem domains
  • Strong, direct communication skills with experience briefing senior/executive stakeholders on strategy
What the job really is

In this role, you will manage the AI Dev Tools team at Gusto, focusing on developing and overseeing the platform that enables engineers to work with AI. Your responsibilities include setting the direction for agentic coding, managing security and risk for autonomous coding agents, and leading a team of senior engineers while collaborating with various departments. You will also be involved in vendor contract negotiations and making strategic decisions regarding AI infrastructure and spending.

Benefits
  • Competitive base pay
  • Benefits
  • Equity (RSUs)
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond designated office days
  • Role involves significant ambiguity and risk management, which may not suit all candidates
  • High level of responsibility in decision-making regarding AI systems and infrastructure
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