Engineering Manager, Fundraising
Lead and mentor a full-stack engineering team while shipping code, setting frontend technical direction, and maturing engineering practices at a nonprofit fundraising platform.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the VP of Engineering to develop and execute the frontend engineering strategy
- Lead, manage, and mentor a talented team of full stack engineers, driving the development of beautiful and delightful user experiences
- Own the frontend function, setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company objectives
- Bring technical expertise to the evolution of Givebutter’s software; ensure architecture and stack are optimized for growth
- Improve internal engineering workflows, continually refining best practices
- Champion code quality across the team and uphold a high standard for maintainable and scalable solutions
- Evaluate and apply AI and machine learning tools – such as LLMs, recommendation systems, or predictive analytics – to drive innovation in product development
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in frontend development with expertise in modern web technologies (e.g., React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP/Laravel)
- At least 2+ years of experience managing a team of 5+ engineers
- Hands-on experience designing and building scalable, high-quality customer-facing software
- Proven experience in people management, mentorship, and clear communication
- Demonstrated success in hiring and developing remote engineering teams
- Experience in a product-led growth environment is a strong plus
Nice-to-Haves
- An execution mindset with a strong bias toward delivering and iterating
- A product-oriented approach with a keen eye for consistency and user impact
- A passion for leadership and the ability to scale engineering practices in a high-growth environment
- Expertise in React and a readiness to work alongside the team, leading by example in the codebase
- A passion for building beautiful, user-friendly, and accessible web applications
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: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts
- Dependent Care Coverage: 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents
- Mental Health: Access to a TalkSpace membership
- 401k: 3% 401k match for all eligible employees
- Vacation and Holidays: Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays
- Wellness Week: Company closes for one week each summer
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents
- Family Care Support: Company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits
- Home Office Stipend: Company-sponsored expenses for laptops, monitors, and modern technology
- Coworking Stipend: Monthly stipend for coworking spaces or cafés
- Charitable Giving: Up to $50/month donation match to verified nonprofits
- Professional Development: Learning and development reimbursement opportunities
Skills
React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Laravel, Ai/Ml Tools, LLMs, Recommendation Systems, Predictive Analytics
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