Senior Engineering Manager, Change.org

• Full-Stack Engineering: Develops web apps using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Nest.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL/REST APIs
• Backend & Systems Design: Builds scalable backend systems with strong API design and reliability
• AI/ML Integration: Prototypes and deploys AI features using LLMs and tools like OpenAI, Hugging Face, and LangChain
• 0→1 Product Execution: Excels at scoping and launching new products in ambiguous environments
• Team Building & Mentorship: Hires, mentors, and retains engineers while fostering inclusive, high-performing teams
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with internal stakeholders to align on goals and outcomes

Desirable

• Change.org is searching for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the technical and team strategy for our new Scaled Outreach team, which is focused on using AI to amplify the reach and impact of citizen-led campaigns
• As a key member of our Scaled Outreach and Engineering leadership team, you’ll launch foundational AI-powered outreach systems, build and mentor a high-performing team, and partner across functions to connect high-impact petitions with journalists, media outlets, and civic influencers around the world
• Architect and deliver the first version of the Scaled Outreach system, including AI-generated outreach tools and matching systems between campaigns and media targets
• Successfully deploy LLM-driven features that generate pitch-ready narratives from live petitions
• Integrate feedback loops for performance measurement and learning optimization across outreach interactions
• Hire, onboard, and mentor the first engineers on the Scaled Outreach team
• Establish a high-performance, mission-aligned engineering culture
• Partner cross-functionally to define team OKRs and roadmap priorities
• Deliver outreach tooling that results in measurable increases in media pickup, journalist engagement, or social amplification of campaigns
• Implement systems for identifying and prioritizing trending petitions for media targeting
• This job is expected to participate in our on call rotation

• 30-45 min Recruiter Screen
• 1 hour interview with our CTO
• 4 hour take home assessment
• Team interviews
• 1 hour 15 mins with our Director of Engineering
• 45 mins with our Senior Director of Product
• Final interviews
• 30 mins with our CTO
• 45 mins with our Head of Talent and/or Head of DEI & Engagement
• We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing candidates like you, so please don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to meet you. We also know it’s rare for someone to meet 100% of the qualifications. Please apply anyway!