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Chief Technology Officer

GiveDirectly
Location
Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$366,000 – $518,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven record identifying, hiring, developing and retaining excellent engineers and engineering leaders
  • Deep technical judgment
  • Business judgment and decisiveness under ambiguity
  • Experience with AI and its application in engineering productivity
  • Ability to embody and promote company values
Nice to have
  • Experience in operationally complex or regulated domains such as fintech or humanitarian response
  • Experience with systems involving financial controls, fraud risk, or sensitive data
  • Experience leading modern product engineering and enterprise technology
What the job really is

As the Chief Technology Officer at GiveDirectly, you will lead the development and enhancement of technology systems that facilitate cash transfers to vulnerable populations. Your role involves managing a growing engineering team, overseeing the technical strategy for scaling operations, and ensuring the stability of legacy systems while building new ones. You will also collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals and navigate complex operational challenges.

Benefits
  • Total Compensation (US) of $366,000 – $518,000
  • Base Salary: $300,000 – $375,000
  • Bonus: $45,000-$112,000
  • Annual Benefits Stipend: ~$21,000
  • Total Compensation (UK) of £225,000 – £317,000
  • Base Salary: £193,400 – £241,700
Things to weigh
  • The role requires balancing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously
  • Expectations to grow the engineering team significantly in a short time frame
  • The position involves travel to operational countries, which may be a consideration for some candidates
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