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GoFundMe, a global community of over 150 million individuals dedicated to helping one another, is seeking a Director of Engineering, Payments to join our team. Our mission is to facilitate people in helping each other through cutting-edge technology. By partnering with Classy, a prominent nonprofit fundraising software company, we have collectively enabled the raising of over $30 billion since 2010. Our vision is to become the most supportive platform worldwide.

As part of our growing Payments Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in building next-generation infrastructure capable of processing billions of dollars in transactions. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Engineering Leader to guide this transformation. In this position, you will oversee the strategy, design, and implementation of GoFundMe's global payments infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include driving innovation, ensuring seamless payment experiences, and empowering your team to deliver scalable solutions that align with our mission.

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of experience as an Engineering Leader managing mid-sized organizations and delivering successful outcomes. Additionally, you should possess expertise in key payment areas such as checkout/payment methods, payouts, ledgering, reconciliation, interchange, or KYC/onboarding. Strong technical skills in system architecture are essential for designing and implementing scalable solutions within high-transaction environments. You should also excel in team growth and project leadership while aligning technical priorities with business objectives.

If you are passionate about creating impactful solutions that empower individuals globally and thrive in a collaborative environment focused on making a difference daily - then this role is perfect for you! Join us at GoFundMe and be part of a mission-driven organization where you can contribute to positive change while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare benefits, growth opportunities through learning programs and recognition initiatives. Come be a part of something bigger with us!

We invite candidates who resonate with our core values - impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day - to apply for this exciting opportunity. This full-time position offers an annual salary range between $260,000-$350,000 along with equity and benefits based on role level and location requirements in the US. If you are ready to make an impact while growing both personally and professionally within a diverse and inclusive environment - apply now!

Key Job Requirements:
  • 10+ years as an Engineering Leader
  • 5+ years of experience leading teams in key payment areas
  • Experience with global payments systems
  • Deep expertise in system architecture
  • Strong experience growing teams
  • Passionate about creating solutions that empower individuals and communities
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing engineering team
  • Shape and execute a multi-year roadmap for payments strategy
  • Partner with engineering, product, and design teams to architect scalable infrastructure
  • Work closely with stakeholders to deliver secure payment capabilities
Skills:
  • System architecture design
  • Payment methods innovation
  • Technical leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Global payments expertise

Seniority Level: Executive Level

  • Director of Engineering, Payments

Job Functions: Engineering

  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Technical Vision

Industries : Technology

  • Finance
  • Nonprofit

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