Senior Software 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 seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join our growing engineering team and build the tools that empower mission-driven organizations to raise more effortlessly. Whether you lean frontend, backend, or love working across the full stack, we want to hear from you!
The CRM & Engage team manages donor data and nonprofit communications. Build features for organizing contacts, importing data, connecting to other platforms, and sending messages via email, SMS, and direct mail. Help nonprofits manage millions of supporter relationships and send hundreds of millions of messages each year.
The Growth team improves key metrics across the entire product-led growth journey. Build features for acquisition (marketing site, signup), activation (onboarding, integrations), and revenue (pricing, payment flows). Ship experiments that directly impact hundreds of thousands of users.
The Core Fundraising team focuses on the core fundraising products that power giving. Build campaigns, donation forms, events, auctions, memberships, peer-to-peer fundraising, websites, and embeddable widgets. Build the products that power billions of dollars raised for causes around the world.
The Events & Auctions team builds event-based fundraising experiences. Build auction management tools, ticketing systems, check-in flows, bidding features, and the Givebutter mobile app. Create experiences used by thousands of nonprofits hosting galas, auctions, and fundraising events every year.
The Treasury team helps nonprofits put their funds to work faster. Build Givebutter Wallet features, same-day ACH transfer tools, QuickBooks integration, card issuing systems, and financial dashboards. Help nonprofits earn rewards on their funds and move money faster with modern financial infrastructure.
The Platform team focuses on infrastructure, reliability, and quality. Build CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and frameworks that enable other teams to ship features efficiently and reliably. Enable the entire engineering organization to ship features reliably and efficiently at scale.
The Payments and Trust & Safety team keeps money moving safely and reliably. This team builds the underlying integrations with our payment and anti-fraud providers while also ensuring money movement is safe and reliable. We partner with Platform, Treasury, Support, and Accounting to make sure our payment systems are ready to scale.
Why join the Givebutter Engineering team?
Democracy of code – We value equal contributions from all engineers and foster an environment of open discussion on architecture and ideas.
Autonomy in work – We keep meetings to a minimum. Engineers have the freedom to manage their own calendars and block out uninterrupted time for focused work.
Automated CI/CD – Our build and deployment processes are fully automated and hands-off, allowing engineers to focus on problem-solving through code.
Mission-driven, full stop – You’ll be working with inspiring nonprofits, charities, and organizations that are making a positive impact around the world.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement full stack features using PHP/Laravel, React, and TypeScript across our fundraising, donor management, financial, and growth products.
Build systems and interfaces that scale to handle millions of users, high-volume transactions, and seasonal traffic spikes.
Work with APIs, third-party integrations, and payment systems to create seamless experiences for nonprofits.
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to shape user-friendly, impactful solutions.
Participate in code reviews and help evolve engineering standards and best practices.
Contribute to technical initiatives across the engineering org, including experimentation frameworks and tooling.
Be part of our support rotation during business hours to help triage and resolve production issues.
Requirements
Requirements will vary for each role and team, but these are some of the things we look for:
5+ years of experience in software development, ideally with full-stack exposure and backend depth.
Proficiency in PHP/Laravel or a similar backend framework.
Experience building frontend interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
Strong understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization.
Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and data import/export flows.
Familiarity with state management (TanStack Query, SWR, Zustand, Redux, etc.).
Understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and build tools (Vite, Webpack).
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills across the stack.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation habits.
Nice to Have
Experience with payment systems, financial APIs, or building fintech products.
Familiarity with experimentation platforms (PostHog, Optimizely, LaunchDarkly) or A/B testing.
Experience with accessibility (a11y) and WCAG compliance.
Background in testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Playwright) and test-driven development.
Familiarity with monorepo tools like Turborepo, Nx, or Lerna.
Knowledge of background jobs, message queues, and asynchronous processing.
Experience with high-volume data, analytics platforms, or data pipelines.
Passion for working with nonprofits or other mission-driven organizations.
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!