Internship

Software Engineer Intern

Posted on 2/11/2025

GoFundMe

GoFundMe

501-1,000 employees

Online platform for crowdfunding and fundraising

Compensation Overview

$35/hr

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid workplace with fully remote flexibility for many roles.

Category
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Agile
GraphQL
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • Comfortable writing mobile-focused code, with a preference for experience in iOS and/or Android development.
  • For iOS: experience with SwiftUI, Swift, Combine, and familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
  • For Android: experience with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and GraphQL is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers, product management and external partners to identify and implement improvements and new features for the GoFundMe mobile apps on iOS and Android.
  • Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable.
  • Contribute to the growth of the organization by looking for opportunities to improve efficiency, processes and productivity.
  • Take ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and project while incorporating guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with SwiftUI, Swift, Combine, and familiarity with GraphQL for iOS is a plus.
  • Experience with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and GraphQL for Android is a plus.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus.

GoFundMe is an online platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for various needs, such as medical emergencies, memorial funds, educational support, and nonprofit aid. Users can create a fundraising campaign in just five minutes by sharing their story and asking for donations from their network and beyond. The platform has a large community of over 100 million people who have collectively raised $25 billion through more than 200 million donations. GoFundMe differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on user-friendliness and community engagement, allowing anyone to start a fundraiser easily. The company's goal is to provide a safe and reliable space for people to meet their financial needs through crowdfunding.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Meta enhances social sharing, boosting fundraiser reach and effectiveness.
  • Celebrity use of GoFundMe increases platform visibility and attracts more users.
  • Specific relief funds position GoFundMe as a leader in emergency fundraising.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging crowdfunding platforms with lower fees could draw users away from GoFundMe.
  • Partnership with Meta may expose GoFundMe to privacy and data security issues.
  • Reliance on voluntary tips may be unsustainable if economic conditions worsen.

What makes GoFundMe unique

  • GoFundMe is the most trusted name in crowdfunding since its founding in 2010.
  • The platform offers a user-friendly interface for quick and easy fundraising campaigns.
  • GoFundMe operates globally, serving diverse clients with various financial needs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Company News

Events for Gamers
Mar 4th, 2025
GoFundMe Hosting SXSW Panel on Women's Leadership & Innovation in Philanthropy

On Friday, March 7, GoFundMe will host a panel at SXSW 2025 about women's innovation and leadership in philanthropy.

The Telegraph and Argus
Jan 11th, 2025
Emmerdale star sets up fundraiser after cruel burglary at hospice

Emmerdale star and local resident Paula Lane has set up a GoFundMe after a burglary at Overgate Hospice left staff and patients "in shock, anger and disbelief"

Time
Jan 8th, 2025
How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires

GoFundMe has also launched its own 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund, and says that all money raised will go directly to impacted people who are seeking help through GoFundMe fundraisers, and to nonprofit organizations providing relief on the ground.

KOIN
Jan 4th, 2025
Skamania County rescuers close GoFundMe for stolen gear after outpouring of donations

Skamania County rescuers close GoFundMe for stolen gear after outpouring of donations.

Run ABC
Jan 1st, 2025
Happy New Year From runABC

You may have spotted that runABC has recently teamed up with GoFundMe to encourage its much loved runABC community to give a little back in 2025.

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