Senior Software Engineer
- $181k/yr
- Posted 2 weeks ago · via Greenhouse
Build robust data collection systems for impactful global poverty alleviation initiatives.
Contribute to GiveDirectly's mission by engineering solutions for offline data gathering in remote areas, fraud mitigation, KYC processes, and secure payments. Play a pivotal role in the organization's ambitious growth plans to significantly increase cash deliveries to those in extreme poverty.
Why This Role?
Directly impact lives by building systems that facilitate life-changing cash transfers to underprivileged communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust data collection frameworks suitable for low-network rural environments.
- Develop and integrate fraud detection and prevention mechanisms to safeguard cash distribution processes.
- Collaborate on Know Your Customer (KYC) system enhancements to ensure compliance and security.
- Optimize payment systems to support efficient and secure cash transfers to beneficiaries.
Requirements
- Proven experience in software development, particularly in building scalable and secure systems.
- Expertise in data handling, including offline data synchronization and management.
- Strong understanding of fraud detection techniques and security protocols.
- Familiarity with payments infrastructure and processes.
- Ability to work remotely and collaborate effectively with a distributed team.
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from HN Who is Hiring
GiveDirectly | Senior Software Engineer | REMOTE in select countries (listed here https://perfectwiki.page/p/iOeyfUha_9 ) | $181K base + 15% bonus index At GiveDirectly, we send cash directly to people living in extreme poverty, no strings attached. It's one of the most rigorously studied ways to address global poverty, with 20+ randomized controlled trials behind it, and we've delivered over $1B to more than 1.5 million people across 15 countries. Your work will translate directly into money in the hands of people who need it. We're in a phase of tremendous growth (aiming to 5X delivery YoY) and you'll help build the systems for offline data collection in low network rural villages, fraud detection and prevention, KYC, and payments. Apply here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/givedirectly/jobs/455834900...
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $185k/yr (range $48k–582.4k/yr, n=280 active listings).
Market context
- VERIFIEDStated pay is 2% below the role median of $185,000/year (n=280 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDGiveDirectly: 1 postings in the last 3 months, 2 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen May 15, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 2, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 2, 2026.
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- What is the salary for Senior Software Engineer at GiveDirectly?
- The listed pay range for this role is $181k/yr.
- What type of employment is Senior Software Engineer at GiveDirectly?
- This is a full time position.
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