Staff Software Engineer (Integrations Platform)

GoFundMe is looking for a Staff Software Engineer 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. This is a hybrid position.

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

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 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

Benefits

Competitive pay; Comprehensive healthcare benefits; Financial assistance for hybrid work and family planning; Parental leave; Flexible time-off policies; Mental health and wellness resources; Learning, development, and recognition programs; Volunteering program; Commitment to DEI