[Remote] Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GiveDirectly is a leading organization in cash transfers aimed at alleviating poverty, having delivered over $1B to millions globally. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable systems that enhance their operations, collaborating across teams to solve real-world problems and improve donor platforms and payment systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable, reliable systems that power our core operations—whether that’s donor platforms, systems that deliver payments directly to recipients, or crisis response tools reaching hundreds of thousands of people globallyOwn end-to-end development of new features and services, from architecture through deployment and monitoringImprove our developer workflows by strengthening CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual steps, and increasing test coverageCollaborate with cross-functional teams (product, ops, data) to understand real-world needs and ship tools that directly support program delivery in the fieldDebug and resolve production issues across our stack, with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term fixesAdvocate for sustainable engineering practices, including testing, documentation, and monitoringHelp shape our tech roadmap with an eye toward scale, maintainability, and recipient experienceSkillsExceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivityLanguage Requirement: English4+ years of industry experience creating production-caliber software and systemsExperience with backend architecture: databases, cloud services, APIsExperience building infrastructure to deploy softwareExperience with strongly-typed, object-oriented programming such as Java, C#, Go, etc. and scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, etcHigh degree of ownership and autonomy - you proactively advocate for ways to improve systems and constantly leave our codebase in a better state than you found itStrong analytical skills and communication - able to break down complex problems, describe technical trade-offs, and collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g. technical program managers, product managers)Experience using Python and AWS in a production environmentExperience with payments/financial software and/or experience with microservice/serverless architectureBenefitsBonus at Target Performance: 15% (~$23,625, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $27,641 in 2025)Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393Bonus at Target Performance: 15% (~£16,223, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be £18,981 in 2025)Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760Bonus at Target Performance: 15% (~$13,725, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $16,063 in 2025)Annual Benefits Stipend: $8,453A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancementA demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and growA competitive salary, including bonusA robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)Desk allowance and flexible work locationCompany OverviewGiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.givedirectly.org/.