Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
GiveDirectlyRemoteGlobal health and wellbeingRecommended by an evaluator
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Why this is on the board
GiveDirectly maakt geld direct over aan mensen in extreme armoede, en de software bepaalt hoe snel en hoe goedkoop dat gebeurt — bij noodhulp is het verschil tussen vijf dagen en vijf weken. Je bouwt aan de betaalsystemen zelf, niet aan de kantoorautomatisering eromheen.
About the role
GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote (Europe) · Remote |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated |
| Posted | 12 August 2026 |
| Closes | No closing date given |
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