Senior Software Engineer, Givebutter

• 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally with full-stack exposure and backend depth
• Proficiency in PHP/Laravel or a similar backend framework
• Experience building frontend interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Strong understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization
• Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and data import/export flows
• Familiarity with state management (TanStack Query, SWR, Zustand, Redux, etc.)
• Understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and build tools (Vite, Webpack)
• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills across the stack
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation habits
• A recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Givebutter is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. So to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Desirable

• Givebutter is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join our growing engineering team and build the tools that empower mission-driven organizations to raise more effortlessly
• Whether you lean frontend, backend, or love working across the full stack, we want to hear from you!
• The CRM & Engage team manages donor data and nonprofit communications. Build features for organizing contacts, importing data, connecting to other platforms, and sending messages via email, SMS, and direct mail
• Help nonprofits manage millions of supporter relationships and send hundreds of millions of messages each year.
• The Growth team improves key metrics across the entire product-led growth journey. Build features for acquisition (marketing site, signup), activation (onboarding, integrations), and revenue (pricing, payment flows). Ship experiments that directly impact hundreds of thousands of users
• The Core Fundraising team focuses on the core fundraising products that power giving. Build campaigns, donation forms, events, auctions, memberships, peer-to-peer fundraising, websites, and embeddable widgets
• Build the products that power billions of dollars raised for causes around the world
• The Events & Auctions team builds event-based fundraising experiences. Build auction management tools, ticketing systems, check-in flows, bidding features, and the Givebutter mobile app. Create experiences used by thousands of nonprofits hosting galas, auctions, and fundraising events every year
• The Treasury team helps nonprofits put their funds to work faster. Build Givebutter Wallet features, same-day ACH transfer tools, QuickBooks integration, card issuing systems, and financial dashboards
• Help nonprofits earn rewards on their funds and move money faster with modern financial infrastructure
• The Platform team focuses on infrastructure, reliability, and quality. Build CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and frameworks that enable other teams to ship features efficiently and reliably. Enable the entire engineering organization to ship features reliably and efficiently at scale
• The Payments and Trust & Safety team keeps money moving safely and reliably
• This team builds the underlying integrations with our payment and anti-fraud providers while also ensuring money movement is safe and reliable. We partner with Platform, Treasury, Support, and Accounting to make sure our payment systems are ready to scale
• Democracy of code – We value equal contributions from all engineers and foster an environment of open discussion on architecture and ideas
• Autonomy in work – We keep meetings to a minimum. Engineers have the freedom to manage their own calendars and block out uninterrupted time for focused work
• Automated CI/CD – Our build and deployment processes are fully automated and hands-off, allowing engineers to focus on problem-solving through code
• Mission-driven, full stop – You’ll be working with inspiring nonprofits, charities, and organizations that are making a positive impact around the world
• Design and implement full stack features using PHP/Laravel, React, and TypeScript across our fundraising, donor management, financial, and growth products
• Build systems and interfaces that scale to handle millions of users, high-volume transactions, and seasonal traffic spikes
• Work with APIs, third-party integrations, and payment systems to create seamless experiences for nonprofits
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to shape user-friendly, impactful solutions
• Participate in code reviews and help evolve engineering standards and best practices
• Contribute to technical initiatives across the engineering org, including experimentation frameworks and tooling
• Be part of our support rotation during business hours to help triage and resolve production issues

• Recruiter Screen: A 30-minute conversation to learn more about your background, walk through the role, and ensure mutual alignment on expectations, values, and logistics
• Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper dive into your relevant experience, skillset, and working style. This is your first opportunity to connect directly with the person who may be your future manager
• Assessment (technical or non-technical): This stage will vary based on the role. It could involve a live coding session, case study, or take-home project. Some roles may include two parts to this stage to evaluate both practical skills and problem-solving approaches
• Values Interview: A conversation with team members focused on how you align with our core values and leadership principles
• References: We connect with a few folks you’ve worked closely with to get a better picture of your working style and impact
• Offer: If all goes well, we’ll move to the offer stage!
• Please note, we will have an AI note-taking tool join most of our interviews