Senior Software Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in the United States.

This is a fully remote, mission-driven engineering opportunity focused on building and improving large-scale civic technology systems designed to engage and empower voters. The role sits within a collaborative volunteer engineering environment where developers contribute to both frontend and backend systems using modern web technologies. You will work on impactful, production-grade applications that support high-traffic use cases during critical election cycles. The position involves contributing to both new feature development and maintenance of an established, battle-tested platform. Engineers collaborate in small teams, participate in technical discussions, and help solve meaningful engineering challenges. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity that combines technical depth with civic impact, allowing you to apply your skills toward strengthening democratic participation.

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications using React and/or Python (Django).
• Work on both frontend and backend systems, supporting feature development, bug fixes, and system improvements.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams in weekly meetings to review code, discuss architecture, and plan tasks.
• Install, configure, and actively contribute to existing codebases across mobile web and API server components.
• Tackle both small engineering tasks and larger, multi-step development projects aligned with platform needs.
• Participate in peer collaboration, including occasional pair programming and technical problem-solving sessions.
• Support ongoing platform stability and readiness for high-impact events such as election cycles.

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Requirements:

• Strong experience in software engineering with proficiency in ReactJS, Python, or Django (full-stack experience preferred).
• Ability to independently complete intermediate to advanced engineering tasks and manage multi-step projects.
• Availability of at least 8 hours per week, with participation in core team hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. US time).
• Based in the United States and eligible to participate in a fully remote volunteer environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and reliable code.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working effectively in distributed teams.
• Self-motivated mindset with a passion for technology and mission-driven work.
• Previous academic or professional background in Computer Science or Engineering is a plus but not required.

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Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact civic technology platform supporting voter engagement across the United States.
• Fully remote volunteer role with flexible scheduling (minimum 8 hours per week required).
• Hands-on experience with modern technologies including ReactJS and Python/Django in a production environment.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers in a structured, team-based development setting.
• Exposure to large-scale, real-world engineering challenges during high-traffic election periods.
• Opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and technical growth.
• Chance to expand professional network within a mission-driven engineering community.
• Meaningful work contributing directly to civic engagement and democratic participation.