Backend Software Engineer Intern, GoFundMe

Salary not provided

The hourly rate for this position is $35.00

JavaScript

Python

Java

Kotlin

Spring

San Francisco Bay Area

3 days a week in office

Social fundraising platform

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Social fundraising platform

501-1000 employees

B2CB2BFundraisingSocialCharityCrowdfunding

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

The hourly rate for this position is $35.00

JavaScript

Python

Java

Kotlin

Spring

San Francisco Bay Area

3 days a week in office

501-1000 employees

B2CB2BFundraisingSocialCharityCrowdfunding

Company mission

To help people fundraise for the personal, business, and charitable causes that matter most to them.

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Role

Who you are

Comfortable writing code. Experience with languages including Java, Python, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and/or Javascript is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus

What the job involves

GoFundMe is looking for a dedicated Backend Software Engineer Intern who’s interested in changing the lives of millions of people for the better, personal and professional growth, and having a real impact on our products and users!
This is a 10 week internship program that runs from May 27th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026. The program will be based in San Francisco, CA and interns will be expected onsite three days per week
Collaborate with a team of engineers, product management and external partners to identify and implement improvements and new features for the GoFundMe Platform
Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable
Contribute to the growth of the organization by looking for opportunities to improve efficiency, processes and productivity
Take ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and project while incorporating guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers

Our take

One of the most well-known fundraising platforms in the world, GoFundMe makes raising money online exceptionally easy. The platform started initially with a focus on charity and good causes, but its scope has now expanded to include start-up business funding. What makes the platform attractive is its ability to democratize fundraising through the medium of online.

GoFundMe's rapid rise in popularity has been helped by its social media integrations and the speed at which individuals can start funds. With strategic foresight, the company launched its GoFundMe Guarantee in 2016, a pledge to protect donors from fraud or platform misuse - knowing that its continued growth could only be hampered by security issues or donor deception.

This guarantee is what has enabled the company to remain the largest crowdfunding platform in the world. Notably, it stands amongst the likes of Airbnb, Facebook, and Netflix in being backed by tech investors TCV.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Led by a woman

Top investors

-6% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Company

Company benefits

Wide range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision (GoFundMe covers 100% of employee premiums, and 80% of spouse and dependents)
$600 annual fitness and wellness reimbursement
Weekly massages
Standing desks
Fully-stocked kitchens & daily lunches
Team off-sites & monthly social events
Many of our offices are dog friendly
10 paid holidays, 17 days of accrued vacation per year, unlimited sick time & three volunteer days
Enhanced parental leaves
$50/month for employees commuting to and from work (public transit and/or parking)
Caltrain GoPasses for our Bay Area commuters
"Gives Back" program, where employees nominate fundraisers weekly for donations from GoFundMe
Quarterly volunteer events in each office to give back to our local communities
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Access to learning tools and resources, including a subscription to Udemy, guest speakers, and internal brown bag sessions

Company HQ

Centennial, Redwood City, CA

Leadership

Margaret Richardson

(Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, not founder)

Formerly worked at Airbnb as Vice President of Trust and Director of Global Policy. They worked in Trust & Safety at Apple prior to becoming a Member of Pipeline Angels.

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