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Gusto

R&D Insights and Operations - Growth

Gusto
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hybrid senior full-time $221,275 - $298,721/year San Francisco, CA

First indexed 25 Sept 2026

Description

We're seeking a builder to help construct a world-class Growth organization at Gusto, a company on a mission to grow the small business economy.

This role involves identifying and sizing high-leverage opportunities for Growth, building the operating rhythm, and driving execution against it. You'll work closely with the Head of Growth and CRO-side GTM leadership to create a shared, prioritized roadmap and clear visibility into dependencies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and analyzing high-leverage opportunities for Growth
  • Building the operating rhythm for Growth and driving execution
  • Bringing analytical rigor to Growth investments
  • Closing the gap between Growth R&D and go-to-market teams
  • Designing an operating system anchored in technology
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to Growth leadership
  • Using AI as a default tool for planning, synthesis, and reporting

Requirements:

  • 15+ years in operations, business operations, or strategy & ops at a high-growth technology company
  • Experience building a growth function from an earlier stage
  • Direct experience with attribution and LTV modeling, testing and experimentation
  • Track record of working at the intersection of growth and go-to-market
  • Strong point of view on how operations should scale
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  • Financial acumen and comfort managing financial tracking and reporting
  • Low ego and bias toward collaboration
  • Deep empathy for small business customers

Nice to have:

  • Experience with AI-powered workflows
  • Familiarity with growth decision-making disciplines

We offer competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs). The cash compensation amount for this role is between $221,275 - $298,721/year in San Francisco.

Gusto is a hybrid workplace, with office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees are expected to work from the office on designated days (approximately 2-3 days per week).

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gusto/jobs/8205633