Software Engineer

Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe, is a Public Benefit Corporation and giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about. Classy's platform provides powerful and intuitive fundraising tools to convert and retain donors. Since 2011, Classy has helped nonprofits mobilize and empower the world for good by helping them raise over $7 billion. Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe. For more information, visit www.classy.org.

About the role:

We’re hiring a full stack Software Engineer to work on a fast-paced team. Classy Live helps make the world a better place by providing tools that charitable organizations use to hold live fundraising events. We use React and Node.js to provide cloud-hosted tools around live streaming, auctions and payment processing.

What you’ll do:

• Learn to be a great software engineer
• Contribute across the the Classy Live product suite, building:
• livestream / peer-to-peer technology
• scalable websocket layer
• conversational SMS interface
• Write secure public APIs
• Play a role in driving the adoption of microservices
• Write performant SQL and optimize existing queries
• Work as part of a cross-functional Agile/Scrum team
• Continuously learn and share knowledge with the team
• Design new features and rearchitect existing ones.
• Share and learn from failures
• Give and receive constructive feedback

What you bring (Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with UI, web server, and database technologies in a cloud-based environment
• Quality mindset
• Ability to work at all levels of the tech stack
• Ability to pick up new technologies in a fast paced environment

What would be awesome to have (Preferred):

• Experience with AWS
• Experience with code versioning tools (GIT/Bitbucket)
• Proficiency in Javascript, React.js, Node.js, SQL
• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas

Why you’ll love it here: 

• Market competitive pay.
• Rich healthcare benefits including employer paid premiums for medical/dental/vision (100% for employee-only plans and 85% for employee + dependent plans) and employer HSA contributions. 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Hybrid workplace with fully remote flexibility for many roles.
• Monetary support for new hire setup, hybrid work & wellbeing, family planning, and commuting expenses.
• A variety of mental and wellness programs to support employees.   
• Generous paid parental leave and family planning stipend.
• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick/mental health days, volunteer days, company holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Learning & development and recognition programs.
• “Gives Back” Program where employees can nominate a fundraiser every week for a donation from the company.
• Inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging are vital to our priorities and we continue to evolve our strategy to ensure DEI is embedded in all processes and programs at GoFundMe. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team is always finding new ways for our company to uphold and represent the experiences of all of the people in our organization.
• Employee resource groups.
• Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives on a global scale.
• You’ll be a part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together. 
• We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose.
• We are a certified Great Place to Work, are growing fast and have incredible opportunities ahead!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing diversity, equity, and inclusion training to all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full-time position is $95,000 - $130,000 + equity + benefits.  As this is a remote position, the salary range was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range based on your location during the hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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