Chief Technology Officer
Quick answer
GiveDirectly is hiring a remote Chief Technology Officer (US-based) paying $366,000 – $518,000 to lead the technology, systems, and ways of working that will enable a sustained $5B+ p/a operation.
- Role
- Chief Technology Officer
- Organization
- GiveDirectly
- Location
- Remote, with preference for candidates in New York, London, or Nairobi
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Total Compensation (US) of $366,000 – $518,000 comprised of: Base Salary: $300,000 – $375,000, Bonus: $45,000-$112,000, Annual Benefits Stipend: ~$21,000; Total Compensation (UK) of £225,000 – £317,000 comprised of: Base Salary: £193,400 – £241,700, Bonus: £29,000 – £72,500, Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760; Total Compensation (Kenya) of $333,000 – $467,000 comprised of: Base Salary: $282,500 – $353,100, Bonus: $42,000 – $106,000, Annual Benefits Stipend: $8,453
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Lead the technology, systems, and ways of working that will enable a sustained $5B+ p/a operation at GiveDirectly, a non-profit organization that delivers cash directly to people living in poverty.
What you'll do
- Define our technology vision and target stack
- Balance a demanding portfolio
- Build and grow an exceptional technology organization
- Own the technical direction and quality bar
- Lead across organizational boundaries
- Travel approximately 4–6 trips per year
What it takes
- An exceptional hirer, manager, and organizer of technical talent
- Deep technical judgment, applied close to the work
- Business judgment and decisiveness under ambiguity
- AI first
- Embody and set an example for GD values
- Advantages, not requirements.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Annual Benefits Stipend
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Remote, with preference for candidates in New York, London, or Nairobi.
What is the compensation?
Total Compensation (US) of $366,000 – $518,000 comprised of: Base Salary: $300,000 – $375,000, Bonus: $45,000-$112,000, Annual Benefits Stipend: ~$21,000; Total Compensation (UK) of £225,000 – £317,000 comprised of: Base Salary: £193,400 – £241,700, Bonus: £29,000 – £72,500, Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760; Total Compensation (Kenya) of $333,000 – $467,000 comprised of: Base Salary: $282,500 – $353,100, Bonus: $42,000 – $106,000, Annual Benefits Stipend: $8,453
How do I apply?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are heavily encouraged. Please apply through the official job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
An exceptional hirer, manager, and organizer of technical talent, Deep technical judgment, applied close to the work, Business judgment and decisiveness under ambiguity, AI first, Embody and set an example for GD values
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote with some preference for candidates in New York, London, or Nairobi.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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