Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

About us:

Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested over $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 100 countries and over 5 million borrowers

As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.

Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.

Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.

Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.

Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.

Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.

Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.

Role overview:

We’re hiring a Sr. Manager to lead the team responsible for building and scaling our products. You’ll play a key role in shaping a seamless user experience that serves a wide range of users from large enterprises and SMBs to groups, high-net-worth individuals, and everyday users. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology, bringing deep technical expertise, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and a strong commitment to building elegant, scalable solutions.

You will be responsible for leading a team of 6+ engineers, shaping the technical vision, and ensuring the successful delivery of key initiatives that serve our customers. You’ll be both a people manager and a hands-on technical contributor, helping drive execution, alignment, and team growth.

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Drive execution of the team’s strategy and key deliverables, ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes

• Lead and support a high-performing team of engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth

• Provide strong hands-on technical leadership, guiding architecture and design decisions

• Write and review code to uphold quality, model best practices, and coach teammates through direct technical collaboration

• Align with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, Partnership, and other Engineering teams to deliver complex, interdependent initiatives

• Help scale our product experience, including building robust self-service capabilities

Preferred qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles

• Proven success leading teams that develop and maintain applications and services

• Strong technical background with proficiency in Typescript, Kotlin, and PHP or similar object-oriented languages

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, modern DevOps practices, and scalable system design

• Excellent communicator who can clearly convey complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster collaboration, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment

If you’re a technically strong, people-first leader who wants to shape the future of Kiva products while building and mentoring an incredible team, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• A work-from-home position; the final candidate must be authorized to work in the United States of America.
• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, 401k matching, and unlimited PTO. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by Kiva.
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
• Salary range: $120K - $150K; a final offer will be dependent upon a candidate’s location, skills and experience. 
• Currently, we are not open to working from home employees residing in the following states: AL, AK, DE, HI, IN, KY, MS, MO, NE, NM, ND, OK, RI, SC, SD, VT, WV, WI, and WY

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.