Senior Mobile Engineer
Company Description
Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Use of the Givebutter platform is completely free with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model.
Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® every year since 2021, and is the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories.
Our mission is to empower the changemaker in all of us. We believe giving should be fun, so you’ll want to do it again, and we also believe that work should be fun, so that you’ll have the greatest impact. We are excited to hear from talented people who want to work with other talented people in making the world a butter place—and have fun along the way.
Role Description
Givebutter is hiring a Senior Mobile Engineer who loves making mobile applications fun and delightful to use. You’ll build mobile features leveraging React Native that empower mission-driven organizations to raise more effortlessly. If you’re passionate about mobile development, we want to hear from you!
Why join Givebutter's Engineering team?
Code Democracy – Every engineer has a voice. We value diverse perspectives and foster an environment for open discussion on architecture and technical ideas.
Autonomy & Focus – Our engineers enjoy flexibility with minimal meetings and uninterrupted time to dive deep into problem-solving.
Seamless CI/CD – Our deployment pipelines are fully automated, enabling engineers to focus on creating impactful code rather than managing deployments.
Mission-Driven Work – You’ll be part of a team that supports nonprofits, charities, and organizations making a real difference around the world.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Technical leadership and vision - You can drive architectural decisions, set mobile development standards, and work autonomously while mentoring others.
Ownership with a bias towards action - You’re a self sufficient problem solver who can proactively identify opportunities to improve our products, applications, and processes.
Obsess about mobile development - You are a passionate mobile user who champions what makes mobile experiences unique and delightful to use.
Iteration over perfection - You’re comfortable shipping often, getting feedback, and iterating based on real data. You balance high standards with pragmatism.
Mission driven collaboration - You are genuinely excited about helping nonprofits and the important work they perform. You communicate clearly across teams, embrace transparency, and bring positive energy.
Cares deeply about craft - Typography, spacing, motion, haptics, and the small details that make mobile apps feel delightful and world-class.
Responsibilities
Maintain and contribute to Givebutter’s mobile applications for iOS and Android.
Champion mobile app first thinking in design and development - bringing the perspective of an experienced iPhone/Android user and enthusiast.
Design and implement high-quality UI interactions and performant animations with attention to the subtle nuances of mobile interaction design.
Bridge React Native with native module libraries to leverage platform-specific features and ensure seamless performance.
Own features from conception to launch, proactively identifying opportunities from user requests (via Canny) and collaborating across engineering, design, and product teams.
Collaborate with backend engineers to design and optimize API integrations for mobile performance and user experience.
Manage and document bugs, technical decisions, and best practices while contributing to improvements in engineering standards, deployment infrastructure, testing, and performance.
Requirements
7+ years of engineering experience building mobile apps in-house, or 5+ years in senior or lead roles.
5+ years of hands-on experience with React Native, React Hooks, and TypeScript.
Passionate iPhone user with deep familiarity with native iOS UI/UX conventions and interaction patterns.
Experience deploying apps to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Demonstrated experience implementing performant, nuanced UI animations and interactions.
Proficient in bridging React Native with native modules on iOS and/or Android.
Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines for mobile beta testing and production deployment.
Experience with React Navigation and writing integration tests for mobile applications.
Familiarity with building accessible mobile applications.
Experience profiling app performance and responsiveness.
Experience profiling memory usage and identifying memory leaks.
Strong technical communication skills and experience mentoring other engineers.
Proven track record of driving technical decisions and owning features end-to-end.
Nice to have
Experience with state management tools such as React Query, React Hook Form, or Zustand.
Experience with Laravel.
Experience with Stripe Terminal.
More about Givebutter
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.
Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
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.
Interview Process
Below is a high-level outline of our standard interview process
Recruiter Screen: A 30-minute conversation to learn more about your background, walk through the role, and ensure mutual alignment on expectations, values, and logistics.
Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper dive into your relevant experience, skillset, and working style. This is your first opportunity to connect directly with the person who may be your future manager.
Assessment (technical or non-technical): This stage will vary based on the role. It could involve a live coding session, case study, or take-home project. Some roles may include two parts to this stage to evaluate both practical skills and problem-solving approaches
Values Interview: A conversation with team members focused on how you align with our core values and leadership principles.
References: We connect with a few folks you’ve worked closely with to get a better picture of your working style and impact.
Offer: If all goes well, we’ll move to the offer stage!
Please note, we will have an AI note-taking tool join most of our interviews.
Hi potential new butterslice! A recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Givebutter is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. So to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply!