GoFundMe is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Front End team within GoFundMe Pro to help people help each other by creating and scaling fundraising campaigns
Requirements
- React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- DOM performance and rendering optimizations
- Web vitals, accessibility (a11y), security
- Cross-browser and responsive design
- Experience working with templating systems, drag-and-drop builders, or CMS-like frameworks in a SaaS environment
- Strong understanding of modern frontend architecture, micro-frontends, and efficient integration design patterns with APIs
- Familiarity with frontend integration tools and platforms (e.g., GraphQL, REST, Apollo, or third-party SaaS integrations)
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a team of front end engineers responsible for GoFundMe Pro’s campaign creation and publishing experiences
- Shape the architecture and ensure the speed and reliability of our customizable campaign creation and rendering tools
- Ensure high-quality, performant, accessible, and secure user experiences across web and mobile web
- Partner closely with product and design to define vision, strategy, and execution plans for creator tools
- Establish and enforce engineering best practices in React, TypeScript, and modern front end frameworks
- Mentor engineers and support their career development through clear expectations, feedback, and growth opportunities
- Collaborate with other engineering teams (backend, platform, integrations) to deliver seamless end-to-end functionality
Other
- 8+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years managing engineers (or tech lead/EM hybrid role)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, set technical direction, and foster a high-trust, high-accountability culture
- Strong collaboration skills - you’ve partnered with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver ambitious roadmaps
- Ability to relocate to San Francisco, CA