Staff Software Engineer (Integrations Platform)

GoFundMe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Equity

Job summary

GoFundMe is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Integrations Platform in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will define the technical roadmap, design core integration components, and mentor engineers on best practices while influencing architecture and performance. In-office 3x weekly, collaboration across product and infra.

Strong backend/API focus and experience with Salesforce integrations preferred. You will lead initiatives across Public/Private APIs, webhooks, and iPaaS tooling, leveraging AWS

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering with backend and systems integration.
• Proven experience designing robust APIs and scalable architectures.
• Strong AWS experience and IaC with Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for the Integrations platform.
• Lead design and implementation of core integration components and automation workflows.
• Be a hands-on expert in software design, architecture, and best practices.
• Guide the team’s use of AWS services to power scalable workflows.
• Evaluate and integrate with third-party platforms like Salesforce, Workato, and Zapier.
• Champion AI-assisted development tools to boost quality and efficiency.
• Mentor engineers through reviews, pairing, and coaching.

Skills

Backend systems

APIs

GraphQL

Webhooks

AWS

Terraform

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

Java

Tools

NewRelic

BugSnag

Workato

Zapier

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Salesforce NPC/NPSP

Job description

Want to help us help others? We're hiring!

GoFundMe is the world's most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes-for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

GoFundMe is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Integrations Platform to drive the technical vision and execution of our Integrations platform.

You'll serve as a senior IC on a high-impact team responsible for core integration surfaces including Public APIs, Webhooks, Salesforce integrations (NPC, NPSP), and Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) tools like Workato and Zapier. You'll lead architecture efforts, mentor engineers, and work closely with cross-functional partners to build robust, scalable integration solutions that connect GoFundMe to the broader ecosystem.

This role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader who thrives on solving complex problems, setting architectural direction, and leading by example through hands-on contributions.

Candidates considered for this role will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area. There will be an in-office expectation of 3x a week.

The Job

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for our Integrations platform, ensuring it scales with product growth and business complexity.
• Lead the design and implementation of core integration components: Public/Private APIs, webhooks, internal/external system connectivity, and automation workflows.
• Serve as a hands-on expert and role model in software design, system architecture, and best practices.
• Guide the team’s use of AWS services (e.g., Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions) to power scalable and maintainable integration workflows.
• Evaluate and integrate with third-party platforms like Salesforce (NPC/NPSP, Experience Cloud), Workato, and Zapier.
• Champion the use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to boost engineering quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and support engineers across the team through design reviews, pair programming, incident reviews, and informal technical coaching.

You

• Have 10+ years of software engineering experience with a deep focus on backend and systems integration (APIs, GraphQL, Webhooks, TypeScript, AWS, MySQL), with at least 2 years operating as a Staff SWE.
• Have strong and varied startup experience.
• Have proven expertise in designing and building robust APIs and scalable integration architectures like Microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Have strong experience in analyzing, diagnosing, and preventing performance and scale problems, with expertise in application performance monitoring and log analytics tools like NewRelic and BugSnag.
• Are proficient in at least two of the following: Node.js, Python, Java
• Have strong AWS experience, particularly with services relevant to data and integration (e.g., AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, SQS/SNS).
• Have strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Demonstrate strong deployment savviness and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Bring a product mindset and a pragmatic approach to technical decision-making to the team.
• A strong mentoring orientation and a desire to elevate those around you.

Preferred

• Experience building or maintaining Salesforce integrations and familiarity with nonprofit-specific packages (NPC, NPSP, Experience Cloud)
• Experience working with a CRM product and have a good understanding on how different CRMs work.
• Have demonstrated use of AI development tools to accelerate delivery and maintain high standards.
• Working experience with PHP Laravel.

Why you'll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering program.

We live by our core values:

impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

The annual U.S. salary range for this full-time position is $195,000 - $293,000, The company also offers equity and other benefits to employees, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) saving program. In addition to this wage, there are geolocation differentials that will increase pay depending on the work location. Additionally pay may vary depending on other factors including skills, experience, education, or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific total compensation package based on your location during the hiring process.

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