Staff Software Engineer (Integrations Platform)

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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; 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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits; Financial assistance for hybrid work and family planning; Generous parental leave; Flexible time-off policies; Mental health and wellness resources; Equity; Dental; Vision; Life insurance; 401(k) savings program; Learning, development, and recognition programs; Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and employee resource groups; Volunteering program