Code for America

Lead product managers to build technology solutions improving government outcomes through discovery, validation, and business planning. | 10+ years product management with leadership and new product launch experience, plus familiarity with AI and emerging technologies. | Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts. Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Product who will lead teams that expand Code for America's ability to improve outcomes for the people we serve. The solutions we build may be tools for people accessing government benefits, tools for caseworkers providing services, or tools for community-based organizations and government partners helping people get the support they need. The pace of change in the policy and government landscape is accelerating, as technology possibilities are also shifting rapidly. Policy shifts, legislative changes, crises, and new technology can create brief windows of opportunity when the right tool can determine whether someone keeps healthcare, accesses benefits, or gets the support they need. Our Directors help ensure Code for America is ready for those moments, whether that means building something new, scaling what works, or advising partners on the best path forward. About the role: The Director of Product Management leads a team of product managers to identify opportunities, build products and technology solutions, support our partners, and deliver meaningful impact for the people we serve. Product Management at Code for America spans multiple delivery areas, including Criminal Justice, Tax Benefits, and the Social Safety Net, and extends into new areas when the moment calls for it. As a Director, your work will touch across these areas depending on organizational priorities and emerging opportunities. You will set product direction for your group, guide and inform your team's product decisions so they are aligned with organizational strategy, and ensure your team has the clarity, support, and standards to deliver excellent work. You will work alongside the other Product Directors, collaborating on shared priorities while leading your group's distinct focus area. Each Director works on one or more specializations, with the total of their time on specialized responsibilities being about 25%. This specific Director of Product position will have a specialization in New Products (0-1 products), which entails: proactively identifying new product opportunities, leading teams through high-ambiguity discovery and validation, building new products from concept to launch, finding product-market fit, and developing business plans that validate whether these products can be sustainable over the long term. This role will report to the VP of Product and is expected to travel no more than 15% of the time. Code for America is based in California and can employ those who reside full-time within the United States. This is a remote position. In this position you will: Product Vision and Strategy Develop and proactively communicate a clear, actionable vision for your group's focus area, ensuring alignment with Code or America's organizational strategy and mission Translate organizational priorities and emerging opportunities into product strategy for your group, making clear choices about where to invest and where to say no Partner with the VP of Product and cross-functional leaders to ensure your group's strategy connects to the broader organizational strategy Proactively identify, scope, and validate emerging opportunities across areas, in collaboration with other Product Directors, disciplines and teams (e.g. Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships) Consistently communicate product roadmaps, priorities, future potential opportunities, impact, and results across the organization, including to Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, ensuring those teams have enough time to plan their work around those insights Collaborate with Strategic Partnerships on thoughtful pricing and revenue negotiations and approaches, aligned to organizational sustainability, market dynamics, and Code for America’s value creation Leverage AI and emerging technologies to strengthen product discovery, prioritization, decision-making and delivery within your group Define what success looks like for your group's work, setting goals and metrics appropriate to the type of work your group does Build and Lead High-Performing Teams Lead and develop a team of product managers, including managing people managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to support their growth Empower product managers to take accountability and ownership of their work, including understanding and shaping product strategy, roadmaps, discovery, and key deliverables, while maintaining alignment with group and organizational goals Set clear expectations for product quality and delivery, and hold your team accountable for results Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within your team and identify opportunities for sharing knowledge and learnings across teams Build your team's capabilities for the AI era, ensuring product managers are equipped to integrate AI tools and insights into their work, and supporting new ways of working Directly address conflict or misalignment within and across teams and support teams and stakeholders in moving from misalignment to shared understanding Lead teams through change with intention — communicate the why behind shifts in direction, address concerns before they become blockers, and maintain momentum without sacrificing buy-in Stakeholder Collaboration and Partnership Partner with engineering, experience, and program leadership to ensure product priorities are informed by user needs, policy opportunities, and technical feasibility Partner with other teams, such as Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy, to ensure that what Code for America commits to is impactful, achievable, well-scoped, and sets teams up for success Collaborate with the other Product Directors to align on shared priorities, coordinate handoffs, and ensure coherence across the product organization Communicate product goals, priorities, and progress to stakeholders across the organization, translating complexity for different audiences Build strong relationships with external partners, ensuring product work is aligned with partner needs and Code for America's impact goals Specialty Expertise: New Products (0-1) Lead new product initiatives directly when needed – especially in early, ambiguous stages – and support PMs who are responsible for initiatives as they progress through scoping, validation, launch, finding product-market fit, and initial scaling Define product vision for initiatives that don't yet exist, evaluating and shaping new product bets across and beyond Code for Americas's core delivery areas Design and run time-boxed pilots with clear hypotheses, milestones, and decision points, and develop business plans that test whether new products can be sustained - validating both whether a product idea will meaningfully solve problems, and whether it can be sustained Make stop/pivot decisions on early-stage work, using evidence, strategic fit, and resource considerations to determine whether to continue, redirect, or stop investment Stand up and coach new product teams, defining roles and ways of working for highly ambiguous environments where the roadmap, users, and success metrics are all being defined simultaneously Partner with other Product Directors to inform shared platform capabilities with learnings from new product work, and to transition products from early-stage to market delivery or growth/scaling Lead and participate in external conversations regarding areas of new exploration, including contributing to thoughtful agendas, representing and pitching Code for America’s capabilities, dynamically interacting with partners in real-time, and contributing to relationship strategy Other duties as assigned About you: 10+ years of product management experience or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing direct reports Curiosity, humility, and a learning mindset that embraces iteration and feedback Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies, including practical understanding of how to apply them responsibly in product development Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate product strategy, trade-offs, and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences and across different levels, including executive leadership Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship, team development, and fostering a collaborative team culture Skilled at building trust with new partners and stakeholders in contexts where there are complex-stakeholder dynamics and/or where relationships are still forming Experience working with agile methodologies and product delivery in dynamic, complex, high-priority environments, along with strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform product decisions and evaluate product performance Ability to manage competing priorities, balancing short-term goals with long-term strategic impact, and to communicate clearly with teams to facilitate their understanding of priorities Comfort with ambiguity, a preference for learning by doing over waiting for the perfect plan, and the ability to make progress when the path forward isn't clear A proven track record of driving product strategy and execution within cross-functional teams, delivering results that meet user needs and organizational objectives A deep commitment to Code for America's mission of making government services work well for the people who need them most This specific Director of Product should have specialized expertise in: Demonstrated experience building new products from concept to launch, including leading discovery, validation, and go-to-market in ambiguous environments Experience running structured experiments or time-boxed pilots to validate product ideas before committing to full investment Experience partnering with business development or partnerships teams to shape and scope new product initiatives It’s a bonus if you have: Experience incorporating AI into products, including understanding of ethical considerations, limitations, and risk management Personal experience with or professional experience working within the social safety net or other government services Product advisory or consulting work with government, civic tech, or highly regulated industries Familiarity with the civic tech and digital services ecosystem, including an understanding of the movement, culture, and dynamics Experience in business-to-business (B2B) product management, and/or business-to-government (B2G) product management What you’ll get - Salary: Code for America’s salary bands are transparent as a part of our commitment to transparency and fairness. As part of our hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires. Offer targets vary based on market / geographic location. The offer targets for this role range from $143,884 to $176,138, annually. Your Recruiter will discuss compensation in more detail & answer any related questions, during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Benefits and perks: This role includes a comprehensive benefits package including the following: Values: Leadership and teammates who share a strong work ethic and values, and who respect and care for one another A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking, and joyful environment Employee Enablement Support: Laptop provided A one-time $700 payment for remote environment setup; $200 stipend (in first paycheck) and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month Professional Development: $500 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000 Training / guidance for staff required to utilize AI as part of their role, plus opportunities for employees to gain AI-related skills to support job and career growth Retirement & 401k Plans: Employees receive a 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions. Employees with 3+ years of service receive an additional 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%, for a maximum employer contribution of 5% Medical: At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage A minimum of 80% of the cost of dependent coverage Remote Work: Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Code for America employees main residence must be within the US Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Collaborative working hours: we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. We expect all Code for America staff to be available during these set working hours Time Off: Open personal time off (subject to manager approval), a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service Timeline: From the time you are contacted by a Recruiter, you can expect a 1-2 month, or longer, hiring process. The specific hiring process and timeline goals for this role will be covered during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Code for America's standard interview process details are also available on our careers page. Equal Employment Opportunity: Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Code for America Workers United: This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Code for America and Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU, Local 1010. The agreement was ratified on January 13, 2026, and is currently in effect. #LI-MD1 #LI-Remote

Design and implement technical solutions collaborating with government partners and lead proof-of-concept development. | 7+ years software engineering with backend coding in Python or Java, experience in data infrastructure, generative AI, and communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences. | Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts. Code for America is looking for a talented Staff Solutions Engineer who will collaborate with government partners and deliver technical guidance, transforming the way our government delivers services to communities in need. This person is a deeply experienced technologist and systems thinker who builds bridges between complex legacy government systems, cutting-edge civic technology, and mission-aligned public policy. About the role: In this role, you’ll work with a team of designers, researchers, engineers, product managers, and policy experts across our program portfolios. You will spend time with key government agencies to build rapport with their technical team, understand their technical needs, and develop a shared understanding of how Code for America can help them achieve their goals. This will involve identifying and designing technical solutions to improve access to their programs. Solutions Engineers at Code for America are an integral component of all of our program areas. There are currently three focused program areas at Code for America: Criminal Justice, which focuses on Automatic Record Clearance, Tax Benefits, which focuses on free trustworthy tax services and simplified tax filing, And the Social Safety Net. Focus areas in this portfolio include food benefits, integrated benefits applications, and training & capacity building. This role will report to the Solutions Engineering Manager and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time. Code for America is based in California and can employ those who reside full-time within the United States. This is a remote position. In this position you will: Partnerships and Collaboration Build and maintain relationships and develop technical champions within government and partner organizations. Assist in project planning and drafting statements of work and technical requirements Work closely with cross-functional government partners to clarify problems and understand system constraints, and offer feasible and high-value technical solutions that consider the needs of all stakeholders. Assist in documenting and communicating technical best practices and in the framing of government RFPs. Collaborate with government partners and provide written resources to communicate complex technical concepts. Strategic Leadership Provide technical perspectives and expertise in service of improved government services for government agencies, organizational stakeholders, and other key audiences. Estimate project scope and rough project plans for government initiatives. Contribute technical analysis to assessments of prospective new state engagements, including landscape research and partner capacity findings, in support of team and leadership decision-making. Solutions Development Implement proof-of-concept applications, software installations, and custom development projects. Lead light technical implementations and low / no-code software solutions. Develop and implement training plans and documents to empower government agencies to improve and modernize the delivery of government services. Other duties as assigned About you: This role may be perfect for you if you have the technical skills to tackle engineering problems, the social skills to face human-factors problems, and the judgment to differentiate between the two. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts in straightforward language to non-technical audiences will be critical to your success. 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Solutions Architect with experience leading projects and interacting with customers. Recent back-end development, database, data-science and/or devops experience. 4+ years of experience coding backend systems and data infrastructure in an industry-standard language (Python, Java, C#, Ruby, etc) Recent experience integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI models) into existing workflows or new solutions. Strong self-management skills and a proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously Fundamentally curious and empathetic; able to thoughtfully balance partner, user, and team needs and identify solutions that move the work forward towards greater impact. Tenacity and adaptability; able to navigate relationships, ambiguity, and technical challenges and unblock yourself and your team. Ability to engage in research to learn about current systems and architecture, and then incorporate this knowledge to design new solutions and new architectures. Curiosity about emerging AI tools and a commitment to using them responsibly and effectively. A deep commitment to Code for America's mission of making government services work well for the people who need them most It’s a bonus if you have: Experience working with or in government. Personal experience with or professional experience working within the justice system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services. Experience working with machine learning or natural language processing technologies. Experience with government procurement processes. Active contribution to open source projects. What you’ll get - Salary: Code for America’s salary bands are transparent as a part of our commitment to transparency and fairness. As part of our hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires. Offer targets vary based on market / geographic location. The offer targets for this role range from $128,945 to $157,850, annually. Your Recruiter will discuss compensation in more detail & answer any related questions, during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Benefits and perks: This role includes a comprehensive benefits package including the following: Values: Leadership and teammates who share a strong work ethic and values, and who respect and care for one another A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking, and joyful environment Employee Enablement Support: Laptop provided A one-time $700 payment for remote environment setup; $200 stipend (in first paycheck) and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month Professional Development: $500 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000 Training / guidance for staff required to utilize AI as part of their role, plus opportunities for employees to gain AI-related skills to support job and career growth Retirement & 401k Plans: Employees receive a 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions. Employees with 3+ years of service receive an additional 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%, for a maximum employer contribution of 5% Medical: At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage A minimum of 80% of the cost of dependent coverage Remote Work: Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Code for America employees main residence must be within the US Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Collaborative working hours: we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. We expect all Code for America staff to be available during these set working hours Time Off: Open personal time off (subject to manager approval), a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service Timeline: From the time you are contacted by a Recruiter, you can expect a 1-2 month, or longer, hiring process. The specific hiring process and timeline goals for this role will be covered during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Code for America's standard interview process details are also available on our careers page. Equal Employment Opportunity: Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.Code for America Workers United: Code for America Workers United: This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Code for America and Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU, Local 1010. The agreement was ratified on January 13, 2026, and is currently in effect. #LI-MD1 #LI-Remote

Lead technical strategy, architecture, and documentation, craft accessible front-end features, ensure system reliability through automated testing, and mentor engineers. | 6+ years full-stack web development with expert JavaScript, TypeScript, browser-based app architecture, WCAG accessibility knowledge, and Agile experience. | Code for America believes the government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts. Code for America is looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer who will contribute to high-impact government services by supporting critical workflows, improving system reliability, and advancing automation efforts that make public services more accessible and effective for the people who need them most. About the role: Code for America software engineers are involved in every stage of our products’ lifecycle, from prototyping and design, to developing features in response to user feedback, to operating technical systems at scale. Staff Software Engineers further support organization-wide technical efforts and strengthen our software engineering teams as internal champions and subject matter experts for specific technology domains, tools, and processes. This role will report to our Senior Director of Engineering and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time. Code for America is based in California and can employ those who reside full-time within the United States. This is a remote position. In this position you will: Specialty Engineering Every Staff Engineer at Code for America has a specialty area for which they act as a Subject Matter Expert in contexts and conversations across the organization. Examples of how Specialty Engineering knowledge is currently applied: Facilitating strategy and roadmapping conversations about areas of expertise. Own technical decision making and documentation around the implementation and architecture of your SME area. Authoring developer-centric documentation and best practice guidelines. Working with other engineering leaders on how to upskill their teams in your area of expertise. Create and maintain detailed learning and reference materials, including practical examples and prototypes. Product Engineering Craft new features that help users more easily navigate government services and receive a dignified experience. Write automated tests and develop monitoring strategies to ensure a high level of service quality. Implement minimal features to maximize learning, and then harden features to scale when we know they work. Support Engineering’s culture of writing by producing quality documentation and learning materials for internal and external audiences. Mentorship Be a friendly face,eager collaborator, and mentor for other software engineers in your particular area of expertise. Other duties as assigned About you: The position is a perfect fit for a passionate front-end engineer with significant experience developing and maintaining componentized browser applications and design systems. You have some full stack software experience, but have delved deep into creating meaningful and impactful browser-based applications. You are excited to dive into complex data and architecture, and make public services more accessible and effective for the people who need them most. 6+ years of full-stack web development experience, with strong expertise in system architecture, data modeling, and API design 6+ years of experience developing and supporting multilingual web applications 6+ years working with Agile Software Development models like Scrum, XP, TDD, or BDD Demonstrable expert-level skills in applied computer science and web fundamentals, including data structures, design patterns, and application architecture Eager for collaboration with peers, and providing technical and professional mentorship. Truly excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Expert understanding and experience communicating with cross-functional peers, and in translating those conversations into actionable tasks This specific Staff Software Engineer should have specialized expertise in: Javascript / Typescript/ Web-based software engineering with an emphasis on browser experiences. Experience with JavaScript and its derivatives, including both modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc) and ‘vanilla’ patterns and tools. Solid Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Proven experience conducting experience evaluations or audits for accessibility Understanding of UX patterns and principles, and in translating product and UX requirements into actionable tasks. Evaluating, investigating, and optimizing client experience and code performance in front-end code. It’s a bonus if you have: Experience with cloud infrastructure and IaC tooling Experience with making government services better for people who need them most Personal or professional experience with the justice system, social safety net, or other mission relevant experience What you’ll get - Salary: Code for America’s salary bands are shared upfront as a part of our commitment to transparency and fairness. As part of our hiring practices, we target the 2nd quartile midpoint of the respective salary band for all new hires. Offer targets and salary bands vary based on market / geographic location. The offer targets for this role range from $128,945 - $157,850, annually. Your Recruiter will discuss compensation in more detail & answer any related questions, during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Benefits and Perks: This role includes a comprehensive benefits package including the following: Values: Leadership and teammates who share a strong work ethic and values, and who respect and care for one another A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking, and joyful environment Employee Enablement Support: Laptop provided A one-time $700 payment for remote environment setup; $200 stipend (in first paycheck) and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month Professional Development: $500 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000 Training / guidance for staff required to utilize AI as part of their role, plus opportunities for employees to gain AI-related skills to support job and career growth Retirement & 401k Plans: Employees receive a 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions. Employees with 3+ years of service receive an additional 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%, for a maximum employer contribution of 5% Medical: At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage A minimum of 80% of the cost of dependent coverage Remote Work: Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Code for America employees main residence must be within the US Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Collaborative working hours: we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. We expect all Code for America staff to be available during these set working hours Time Off: Open personal time off (subject to manager approval), a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service Timeline: From the time you are contacted by a Recruiter, you can expect a 1-2 month, or longer, hiring process. The specific hiring process and timeline goals for this role will be covered during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Code for America's standard interview process details are also available on our careers page. Equal Employment Opportunity: Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Code for America Workers United: This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Code for America and Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU, Local 1010. The agreement was ratified on January 13, 2026, and is currently in effect. #LI-MD1 #LI-Remote

Lead technical decision-making, architecture, and documentation while developing accessible government services and mentoring engineers. | 10+ years full-stack web development with deep browser-based application and accessibility expertise, expert Javascript/Typescript skills, and Agile experience. | Code for America believes the government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts. Code for America is looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer who will contribute to high-impact government services by supporting critical workflows, improving system reliability, and advancing automation efforts that make public services more accessible and effective for the people who need them most. About the role: Code for America software engineers are involved in every stage of our products’ lifecycle, from prototyping and design, to developing features in response to user feedback, to operating technical systems at scale. Staff Software Engineers further support organization-wide technical efforts and strengthen our software engineering teams as internal champions and subject matter experts for specific technology domains, tools, and processes. This role will report to our Senior Director of Engineering and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time. Code for America is based in California and can employ those who reside full-time within the United States. This is a remote position. In this position you will: Specialty Engineering Every Staff Engineer at Code for America has a specialty area for which they act as a Subject Matter Expert in contexts and conversations across the organization. Examples of how Specialty Engineering knowledge is currently applied: Facilitating strategy and roadmapping conversations about areas of expertise. Own technical decision making and documentation around the implementation and architecture of your SME area. Authoring developer-centric documentation and best practice guidelines. Working with other engineering leaders on how to upskill their teams in your area of expertise. Create and maintain detailed learning and reference materials, including practical examples and prototypes. Product Engineering Craft new features that help users more easily navigate government services and receive a dignified experience. Write automated tests and develop monitoring strategies to ensure a high level of service quality. Implement minimal features to maximize learning, and then harden features to scale when we know they work. Support Engineering’s culture of writing by producing quality documentation and learning materials for internal and external audiences. Mentorship Be a friendly face,eager collaborator, and mentor for other software engineers in your particular area of expertise. Other duties as assigned About you: The position is a perfect fit for a passionate front-end engineer with significant experience developing and maintaining componentized browser applications and design systems. You have some full stack software experience, but have delved deep into creating meaningful and impactful browser-based applications. You are excited to dive into complex data and architecture, and make public services more accessible and effective for the people who need them most. 10+ years of full-stack web development experience, with strong expertise in system architecture, data modeling, and API design 6+ years of experience developing and supporting multilingual web applications 6+ years working with Agile Software Development models like Scrum, XP, TDD, or BDD Demonstrable expert-level skills in applied computer science and web fundamentals, including data structures, design patterns, and application architecture Eager for collaboration with peers, and providing technical and professional mentorship. Truly excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Expert understanding and experience communicating with cross-functional peers, and in translating those conversations into actionable tasks This specific Staff Software Engineer should have specialized expertise in: Javascript / Typescript/ Web-based software engineering with an emphasis on browser experiences. Experience with JavaScript and its derivatives, including both modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc) and ‘vanilla’ patterns and tools. Solid Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Proven experience conducting experience evaluations or audits for accessibility Understanding of UX patterns and principles, and in translating product and UX requirements into actionable tasks. Evaluating, investigating, and optimizing client experience and code performance in front-end code. It’s a bonus if you have: Experience with cloud infrastructure and IaC tooling Experience with making government services better for people who need them most Personal or professional experience with the justice system, social safety net, or other mission relevant experience What you’ll get - Salary: Code for America’s salary bands are shared upfront as a part of our commitment to transparency and fairness. As part of our hiring practices, we target the 2nd quartile midpoint of the respective salary band for all new hires. Offer targets and salary bands vary based on market / geographic location. The offer targets for this role range from $128,945 - $157,850, annually. Benefits and Perks: Values: Leadership and teammates who share a strong work ethic and values, and who respect and care for one another A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking, and joyful environment Employee Enablement Support: Laptop provided A one-time $700 payment for remote environment setup; $200 stipend (in first paycheck) and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month Professional Development: $500 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000 Training / guidance for staff required to utilize AI as part of their role, plus opportunities for employees to gain AI-related skills to support job and career growth Retirement & 401k Plans: Employees receive a 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions. Employees with 3+ years of service receive an additional 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%, for a maximum employer contribution of 5% Medical: At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage A minimum of 80% of the cost of dependent coverage Remote Work: Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Code for America employees main residence must be within the US Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Collaborative working hours: we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. We expect all Code for America staff to be available during these set working hours Time Off: Open personal time off (subject to manager approval), a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service Equal Employment Opportunity: Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Code for America Workers United: This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Code for America and Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU, Local 1010. The agreement was ratified on January 13, 2026, and is currently in effect. #LI-MD1 #LI-Remote