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GoFundMe

Location:
Argentina, Buenos Aires

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical vision and execution for the next generation of the GoFundMe Pro Live ticketing and events platform. You will be a senior IC on a newly formed, high-impact team responsible for modernizing our existing product and building an advanced, end-to-end ticketing solution that powers GoFundMe and GoFundMe Pro’s peer-to-peer fundraising experiences.

Job Responsibility:

Define and drive the technical roadmap for the new GoFundMe Pro Live ticketing and events platform
lead the design and implementation of core system components, including front-end architecture, APIs, event-driven flows (Kafka/SQS/SNS equivalents), webhooks, and cross-application connectivity
champion modern, AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
mentor and elevate engineers through design reviews, pair programming, technical coaching
enhance system reliability and operational excellence by participating in the on-call rotation and leading incident investigation
collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—Product, Design, QA, and other engineering teams

Requirements:

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
strong full-stack capabilities
solid foundation in modern JavaScript/TypeScript development
deep experience with frontend and application development, particularly in frameworks such as Angular, React/Next.js
strong track record of designing and building APIs, webhooks, and event-driven features
experienced with AWS services (Lambda, SQS/SNS, CloudWatch, API Gateway, etc.)
skilled at diagnosing and preventing performance and scalability issues using tools such as New Relic, BugSnag
take pride in mentoring and supporting other engineers

Nice to have:

5+ years of experience working with Node.js and React (or comparable modern frontend frameworks)
experience contributing to both greenfield development and the maintenance or refactoring of legacy codebases
background in building high-fidelity UI components using a design system, with hands-on experience in tools like Storybook
strong understanding of distributed systems and modern system design principles
a consistent track record of writing high-quality automated tests across the stack, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
experience with GraphQL, Kotlin, Java, or PHP
background in fundraising, donations, or event ticketing

What we offer:

Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization
Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team
Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team
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
Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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