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
- A passion for building beautiful, user-friendly, and accessible web applications
- 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
Nice to Have
- Experience in a product-led growth environment is a strong plus
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
- Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when you need it most
- Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology
- Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that gives you the freedom to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you need connection, community, or a change of scenery
- 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
Team
Team size: 5+. Structure: full-stack engineering team
Additional Information
- 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
