Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gifted Savings is a nonprofit startup focused on advancing financial education and investment gifting for young people. The Software Development Engineer will build technology for their high school program and a new Friends & Family platform, contributing to impactful products that enhance financial literacy.
Responsibilities
- Web application development from design to fully deployed product that functions seamlessly across desktop and mobile web platforms
- Translate product requirements and designs into high-quality, working software for users on our web-based platform
- Identify and maintain pixel-perfect, site-wide design standards to ensure a consistent and engaging user experience
- Collaborate with our lean, agile team working directly with product, design, and QA teams
- Report directly to the CTO, contributing to strategic decisions and the overall direction of our technology stack
Skills
- Strong JavaScript skills, React.js skills, and API best practices
- Excellent CSS/SCSS skills, capable of creating accurate, responsive designs
- You lead by example with AI-native development, coding with Claude Code, Cursor, MCPs, and orchestrating agents
- You're tuned into the latest news and releases of AI tools and technical functionality. You try new things to figure out how they can be useful
- Proven track record with 8+ years of relevant full-time work experience, ideally within a fast-paced 0-to-1 environment
- Advanced technical and analytical skills to diagnose, isolate, and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment
- Ability to act as a technical lead on product features or initiatives
- Experience with TypeScript, NestJS, Next.js, NodeJS, Prisma ORM or TailwindCSS
- Built entire applications from the ground up from designs to scaled production deployments
- Background in fintech, investment platforms, or financial technology — especially experience with payments, compliance, secure financial workflows, or donor/fundraising tools
Benefits
- Get 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
- Earn our innovative Bitcoin-denominated deferred bonus plan, allowing you to have the amazing upside of being in a startup while working on a truly meaningful non-profit mission.
- We have a flexible time-off (sick and vacation) policy to make sure we’re always taking care of ourselves, so we can help others.
- Enjoy the freedom of a remote work environment, with occasional travel to connect with team members and participate in impactful program events.
- Plan for your future with access to a 403(b) plan that’s simple to manage.
- Thrive within a growing organization that prioritizes innovation, offering you the chance to shape your career while advancing financial education.
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