How You'll Make An Impact
- Collaborative Development – Work closely with the Director, Lead Engineer & Data Scientist, Software Development Engineer, and DevOps Engineer to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of AI-based products. Contribute to the vision and execution of product architecture, UI/UX designs, infrastructure deployment, and ensuring high-quality work output.
- Nonprofit Consultation Support – Contribute to consultations with nonprofit partners exploring data and technology solutions. The ability to explain technical concepts with empathy and clarity is critical, as this role helps equip partners with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
- Open Source Contribution – Contribute to internal and community-led open source projects to help extend the reach and impact of PJMF’s technology solutions.
- Product Integration – Develop and deploy full-stack applications for cloud-based solutions that align with the rapid prototyping development approach. Collaborate with the team to integrate ML model predictions into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring the reliability, safety, and scalability of the end products.
- User-Centric Design – Implement intuitive user interfaces for AI-backed web and mobile applications. Understand end-user needs and requirements to design and develop applications that effectively address challenges within the social good sector. Prototype, test, and iterate on full-stack solutions, incorporating user feedback for continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with team members to address communication, outreach, and resource needs related to front-end and mobile development. Ensure effective communication with cross-functional teams, contributing to the success of AI products.
What You Will Need To Succeed
- Experience – 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with proven expertise in both UI development and backend integration. Experience with Python-based codebases is required.
- Development – Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or React Native. Strong programming experience with Python is required, as our core codebase is primarily Python-based. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc), source control (GitHub), and issue tracking (Jira) is also strongly preferred.
- Infrastructure – Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB) is required. Experience with cloud services (e.g. AWS), containerization (e.g., Docker), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) is a plus, but not required.
- Prototyping – Ability to create both Low-Fidelity (LoFi) and High-Fidelity (HiFi) wireframes, building interactive prototypes for user testing, developer collaboration, and visual representation is a plus. Experience using Figma or equivalent tools for wireframing and collaboration is also a plus.
- Communication – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Teamwork – Effective team player who understands the responsibility every individual brings to the table and how to encourage and drive results from each team member; ability to work collaboratively within a high-performance, startup-like environment.
- High Performance – Ability to quickly learn new technologies and methodologies to ensure the successful and timely completion of product development.
- Results-oriented – Highly organized and detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to adapt to learning and implementing new technologies, and creative in solving issues as they arise.
- Cultural alignment – An advocate for social progress; interest in emerging technologies and their ability to advance societal outcomes.
- Work eligibility – Applicants must be based in the United States and authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
What We Offer
- Salary – We anticipate the starting salary range for this role to be $120,000 - $145,000.
- Health Coverage – Foundation-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents. HSA/FSA plans, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Long-term Rewards – 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching up to 6% of annual pay, plus an additional discretionary match at the end of the year.
- Flexible PTO – Progressive approach to PTO reflecting our respect for diversity, commitment to our team members, and ability to adapt to changing employee values. In addition, the Foundation recognizes 11 paid national holidays per year and may also announce closure for local, regional, or state holidays.
- Remote Work Environment – Ability to work 100% remotely, but not alone, with mature, socially minded professionals.
- Wellness Support – In addition to our health coverage, we offer access to Ginger+, an Active and Fit Gym membership discount, and SmartSpend Plus, along with financial well-being providers.
- Parental Leave– Up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families.
- Learning Reimbursements – Foundation policy encouraging employees to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, internal training, and external activities; savings on student loans (available via insurance provider).
- Philanthropic Gift Matching – opportunity for team members to support vulnerable communities, reflecting PJMF’s commitment to social impact.
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What We Do
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private, and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.
We carry forward the vision of our founder, Patrick J. McGovern, who believed technology could transform the world for the better. Known for saying, "The best is yet to come," Patrick recognized early the potential of democratizing information technology and neuroscience knowledge to improve lives. Today, rapid advancements in AI and data science are realizing his vision, offering new opportunities to solve global challenges like climate change, health disparities, and more.
AI and data science hold the promise of a better future, and the Foundation invests in their development for social good. We believe there is a fierce urgency to act now by harnessing these tools to shape a world that is equitable and just. To achieve this, we must create ethical frameworks, innovate bold AI applications, and foster collaboration across sectors.
The Foundation plays a pivotal role as a convener, collaborator, and co-creator, partnering with leaders who share our vision for using AI and data to address pressing challenges. We are committed to building a future where the benefits of these technologies are shared by all.
Our mission is clear: leverage AI and data science for good, driven by Patrick J. McGovern’s enduring optimism and belief in technology’s power to improve the human condition.
Why Work With Us
At the PJMF every team member has a unique and meaningful role. It’s inspiring to be part of an organization that genuinely cares and is committed to making a positive impact in the world. We are remote-first, actively listen to team feedback, and prioritize creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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