Senior Software Engineer (Fundraising)
About this role
GiveDirectly, the nonprofit that sends cash directly to people living in poverty, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain its fundraising systems. You will work on donor experiences, donation processing, and fundraising operations, partnering directly with non-technical colleagues to ship practical web engineering in Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL. The role pays $181,130 a year, is highly autonomous, and suits an experienced generalist who is comfortable improving legacy systems and handling incidents during peak donation periods. Applications close November 23, 2026.
This listing sits in our IT & Software Jobs section and was posted on October 26, 2026. The role is offered on a remote basis, giving you the flexibility to work from home within the stated location area. The advertised pay for the position is $181,130 – $181,130/yr, as published by the employer. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.
Job snapshot
| Employer | GiveDirectly |
|---|---|
| Job title | Senior Software Engineer (Fundraising) |
| Location | Remote (United States) |
| Workplace | Remote |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | IT & Software Jobs |
| Salary | $181,130 – $181,130/yr |
| Posted | October 26, 2026 |
| Listing source | Jobicy (GiveDirectly listing, published Oct 24, 2026) |
What you will do day to day
The employer's listing highlights the following as the main responsibilities of the role:
- Build and maintain fundraising systems covering donor experience and donation processing
- Deliver and support production changes in Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL
- Partner directly with fundraising stakeholders to understand their needs
- Handle incidents and keep systems stable during peak donation periods
- Work with Salesforce, WordPress, and CSV-based integrations
- Improve legacy systems and keep the codebase healthy over time
What you will need
- At least 4 years of software engineering experience
- Strong practical web engineering skills across backend and frontend
- Experience with Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL
- Strong English communication skills for working with non-technical teams
- Comfortable working autonomously and owning outcomes
- Availability across East Africa and U.S. Eastern time zones
This role suits a candidate who enjoys problem-solving, keeps their technical skills current, and can explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $181,130 – $181,130/yr, as published by GiveDirectly. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- $181,130 annual salary
- Fully remote role (U.S., UK, or Canada)
- Mission-driven work with a direct impact on people in poverty
- High autonomy and ownership of your work
- A pragmatic, generalist engineering culture
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the official listing (Jobicy (GiveDirectly listing, published Oct 24, 2026)), where applications are submitted directly to GiveDirectly.
- Complete every field of the official application and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Mirror the exact tools and languages from the requirements in your résumé — screening is often automated.
- Link to a portfolio, GitHub, or project write-up that proves the skills you claim.
- Prepare for a technical screen by practising the core topics named in the listing.
- Quantify past work (systems scaled, tickets resolved, uptime improved) wherever you can.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary?
$181,130 a year, as listed on the posting.
When do applications close?
November 23, 2026.
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer (Fundraising) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the official listing on Jobicy (GiveDirectly listing, published Oct 24, 2026), where you submit your application directly to GiveDirectly. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
Is this position fully remote?
Yes — this role is listed as remote (Remote (United States)). Check the official listing for any state, time-zone, or work-authorization limits that apply.