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Senior Software Engineer

We Vote

We Vote

Software Engineering
Oakland, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 17, 2023
Join the WeVote Movement

WeVote has an open volunteer Senior Software Engineering position for an individual who wants to develop new skills with CSS/HTML or ReactJS or use existing application development skills to help strengthen American Democracy. This position currently requires a minimum of 8 hours per week. WeVote is a great opportunity to get involved with supporting American Democracy.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated

What You'll Do

  • Install our software on your development machine. We need full-stack engineers who can work in both React and Python, but if you prefer to focus on one or the other, we can work with you as well.
  • Mac/Unix only)
  • Work with our current volunteer engineering team in Google Hangouts.
  • Tackle specific issues as well as larger projects:

Who you are: Must haves.

  • You want to work with an established and successful team. You have a passion for the latest technology and are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
  • You have enough experience or aptitude that you can see 5-20 hour-long projects through to completion. We can support you and answer questions (with occasional pair programming), but the projects we have available could be called Intermediate to Advanced.
  • You are striving for personal excellence.
  • At least 8+ hours per week during our core team hours M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. We understand not everyone is in the position to put in this many hours, but less time doesn’t work for our team. Apologies in advance. (We have other engineering volunteers working 8-40 hours per week.)
  • A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
  • Must be currently located in the US (We are a 100% remote/volunteer from home) project

Not Required, But Nice To Have.

  • An academic degree or work experience in CS/Comp Engineering.

What You’ll Gain

You will have the opportunity to touch the lives of millions of Americans and be part of a movement and product that will receive national attention. You’ll gain an opportunity to grow within the WeVote movement and meet other volunteers who are like-minded and interested in building a valuable application to empower voters across the United States. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.

How to apply:

Submit your resume and include a brief note/cover letter to why you are interested in WeVote and our mission

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