How You Will Contribute
Set technical direction across architecture, data model, and integration patterns for btp.org.
Oversee the internal engineering team and decide when and how to bring in outside contractors or staff augmentation to fill gaps and scale capacity.
Work with the Director of 24/7 Operations on platform reliability and uptime through summer launch and beyond.
Drive iteration cadence: same-week content updates and two-week code cycles.
Lead knowledge transfer from Work & Co into the internal team so the platform can be operated independently.
Partner with the Director of Product Operations, Director of 24/7 Operations, and product leadership on roadmap and execution.
Hire, retain, and develop senior engineering talent across full-stack, back-end, middleware, and site reliability
What You Will Bring
Ten or more years of software engineering experience with five or more years leading and managing engineering teams.
Deep infrastructure and back-end experience, given how foundational both are to our work.
Track record running production platforms with consumer-facing traffic and continuous availability requirements.
Experience deciding when to build internally versus engage outside contractors, and managing the mix.
Strong technical judgment across modern web, API, and cloud infrastructure.
Track record of building engineering culture, hiring well, and growing senior individual contributors.
Comfort operating in a pre-CTO environment with the discipline to set durable foundations without over-fixing.
Background in a startup, early-stage, or entrepreneurial environment.
Track record of using AI-enabled tools and practices to accelerate your work.
What We Offer
Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Skills Required
- Ten or more years of software engineering experience with five or more years leading and managing engineering teams.
- Deep infrastructure and back-end experience.
- Track record running production platforms with consumer-facing traffic and continuous availability requirements.
- Experience deciding when to build internally versus engage outside contractors and managing the mix.
- Strong technical judgment across modern web, API, and cloud infrastructure.
- Track record of building engineering culture, hiring well, and growing senior individual contributors.
- Comfort operating in a pre-CTO environment and setting durable technical foundations without over-fixing.
- Background in a startup, early-stage, or entrepreneurial environment.
- Track record of using AI-enabled tools and practices to accelerate engineering work.
- Experience hiring, retaining, and developing senior engineering talent across full-stack, back-end, middleware, and site reliability.
What We Do
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that partners with America's boldest changemakers to tackle the root causes of the country's biggest problems. By providing funding, a unique network, and a proven management playbook, they empower nonprofit leaders, educators, and activists to drive lasting solutions in areas like education, economic opportunity, and community development, ultimately helping people realize their full potential and live lives of meaning.
