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Senior Engineering Manager, Platform

GiveDirectly
Location
Remote
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values
  • 3+ years managing software engineers through full delivery cycles
  • 8+ years of overall industry experience building production software
  • Strong backend foundation (databases, cloud services, APIs)
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain engineers
  • Track record of building a strong engineering culture
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineering Manager at GiveDirectly, you will oversee one domain of the cash delivery platform, managing a team of 5-7 senior engineers while ensuring high technical quality and operational excellence. Your role involves direct management, recruiting, and fostering a strong engineering culture during a period of rapid growth, as the organization scales its platform to deliver significant cash transfers. You will collaborate with product teams and other stakeholders to balance feature development with technical debt and operational needs, all while focusing on the impact of technology on recipients.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $181,130 (US), £124,370 (UK), $112,350 (Kenya)
  • Bonus at Target Performance: 15%
  • Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $208,300+ (US), £143,026+ (UK), $129,203+ (Kenya)
  • Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393 (US), £2,760 (UK), $8,453 (Kenya)
Things to weigh
  • Role requires significant overlap with East Africa Time and US Eastern Time
  • No sponsorship for employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time
  • Position involves managing a team during a period of rapid growth
  • Focus on recipient impact rather than trendy technical problems
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Role clarity5/5
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