Remote Remote (Global) Full-time USD 157,500 / year

GiveDirectly is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable, dependable systems that support essential operations, such as donor-facing platforms, direct payment delivery systems, and emergency response tools serving large global populations.
  • Lead full lifecycle development of new features and services, covering architecture, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Enhance developer efficiency by improving continuous integration and deployment pipelines, minimizing manual processes, and expanding test coverage.
  • Work closely with product, operations, and data teams to understand on-the-ground challenges and deliver practical tools that improve field program execution.
  • Investigate and resolve live system issues across the technology stack, emphasizing root cause identification and durable solutions.
  • Promote long-term code health through strong testing standards, clear documentation, and effective monitoring practices.
  • Contribute to shaping the technical direction by prioritizing scalability, maintainability, and end-user experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with performance bonus
  • Comprehensive health benefits, with plan details varying by country
  • Unlimited paid time off, with active encouragement to use it
  • Work-from-home stipend and flexibility in work location

Compensation

Competitive salary, including bonus

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Lean, agile, high-autonomy team operating with startup speed within a larger organization

Other

  • Must be available during East Africa time zones for at least two hours several times per week.
  • Employer cannot sponsor or transfer work visas in the U.S. or U.K. currently.
  • Must be willing to travel 1–2 times annually to operational countries for team gatherings or field visits.

Not available for U.S. or U.K. employment visas at this time

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GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly aims to reshape international giving by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest, with the goal of establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid and accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
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