Senior Software Engineer

Givebutter

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. Why join the Givebutter Engineering team? 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with payment systems, financial APIs, or building fintech products.
Familiarity with experimentation platforms (PostHog, Optimizely, LaunchDarkly) or A/B testing.
Experience with accessibility (a11y) and WCAG compliance.
Background in testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Playwright) and test-driven development.
Familiarity with monorepo tools like Turborepo, Nx, or Lerna.
Knowledge of background jobs, message queues, and asynchronous processing.
Experience with high-volume data, analytics platforms, or data pipelines.
Passion for working with nonprofits or other mission-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville).
Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.
Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.
Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.
401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.
Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team.
Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.
Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.
Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.