Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack): Providing technical leadership for multi-quarter initiatives in digital fundraising with an accent on system architecture, API design, and data integration. Focus on building scalable, self-managed tools for fundraising administrators while ensuring system reliability and performance across a Ruby on Rails and React ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in the United States (registered in specific states, with ability to register in others).

Salary: $191,679 – $241,452

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit organization building technology and infrastructure to power Democratic campaigns and progressive causes.

What you will do

• Architect and lead database modernization efforts to optimize large-scale systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions and robust APIs to ensure seamless integration during high-traffic fundraising moments.
• Lead technical execution of cross-team initiatives, balancing high-impact opportunities with technical tradeoffs.
• Serve as a technical consultant for architectural decisions, system design, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of professional development and constructive feedback.
• Advocate for comprehensive monitoring and software quality standards to ensure long-term system maintainability.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of relevant professional experience with a track record of technical leadership.
• Must be based in the U.S. and authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Expertise in large monolithic server-side web applications (Ruby on Rails preferred).
• Deep understanding of performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Experience designing and integrating with third-party APIs and building extensible systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders and translate business goals into technical solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and unlimited time-off policy.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
• Automatic 2% employer-paid 401K contribution plus up to 6% match.
• Minimum of three months paid medical, family, and parental leave.
• $1,000 home-office setup allowance for new remote employees.
• Collaborative environment with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones.