Jobs at Sefaria משרות פנויות בספריא

Sefaria, a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way, seeks a hands-on engineering leader.  We are looking for someone with a solid track record of contributing to complex software projects to join our growing team in a leadership position. Experience managing engineering projects and teams is required. 

Position Overview

You will join the core engineering team of Sefaria, which develops and maintains our backend, api, website, structured data, research, cloud operations and mobile apps. In the past ten years, we have transformed the world of Torah learning with commitments to excellence in design, engineering, open data and collaboration. In the decade to come, we will continue opening the doors of the beit midrash wider, with projects to provide topical access to all corners of Torah literature, on-point reference material for every word and idea, a million new words of Torah digitized every week, translations in more world languages, and much more - all with our signature commitment to an excellent user experience. We’re scaling up our teams, and seeking a seasoned engineering leader to join us in that process. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering excellence and Torah.  

You will have the opportunity to play an active role in the development of our engineering department and staff, and to be involved in planning and developing the next generations of Torah software. After an onboarding period, we expect the Lead Engineer to progress into managing other engineers. You will be expected to have solid engineering, project management, people management, and leadership skills, and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others.

In this position you will: 

Attributes we’re looking for include:

• Strategic, analytical, and innovative problem solving skills
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Commitment to excellence in the craft of software development
• Commitment to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication
• Demonstrated success in working independently in a remote setting
• Passion and enthusiasm for the work Sefaria does, and dedication to supporting Sefaria’s mission

Experience, qualifications, and requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in software development

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience
• A combination of relevant work experience and education to successfully perform the responsibilities outlined in this description
• Broad experience with systems architecture, software architecture, structured (SQL) and semi-structured (NoSQL) databases, and a number of programming languages
• Knowledge of Judaic texts (e.g., Torah, Talmud, Kabbalistic works, halakhic works, commentaries, etc.)
• Understanding of written Hebrew
• Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Ability to work in a remote environment using GSuite, Slack, Zoom, and Trello

Compensation:

• Starting salary: 30,000 NIS per month
• Generous paid time off, including all Jewish holidays
• Keren Hishtalmut
• Work-from-home utility reimbursements
• Professional development budget

Location:

The Lead Engineer may be based anywhere in Israel.

How to apply:

To apply please send a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected]

If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications listed in this description, we encourage you to apply.

If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our application process, please fill out the relevant form.

Sefaria does not accept solicitations of any kind from job placement services or phone calls from prospective candidates.

About Sefaria:

Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations and developing digital tools, educational resources, and engagement opportunities that enable people to deepen their study. Sefaria was founded in 2013 and has since become a mainstay of Jewish learning and education with more than 4 million users annually. Sefaria’s API powers nearly 80 independent projects and dozens of Torah-focused websites. Sefaria's team of nearly 30 full-time staff is remote, with employees based in several U.S. cities and in Israel. 

Sefaria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nothing in this job description or advertisement postings guarantees employment.

Sefaria, a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way, seeks a hands-on Senior Product Manager.  We are looking for someone with a solid track record of contributing to complex software projects to join our growing team in a leadership position. Experience managing product development, complex projects and teams is required. 

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join the core product team and help drive the development and success of our products. The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for managing the product life cycle from concept to launch. In the past ten years we have transformed the world of Torah learning - with commitments to excellence in design, excellence in engineering, open data and collaboration. In the decade to come, we will continue opening the doors of the beit midrash wider, with projects to provide topical access to all corners of Torah literature, on-point reference material for every word and idea, a million new words of Torah digitized every week, translations in more world languages, tools for external developers, and much more - all with our signature commitment to excellent user experience.  We’re scaling up our teams, and seeking a seasoned product manager to join us in that process.  This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering excellence and Torah.  

You will have the opportunity to play an active role in the development of our product department and staff, and to be involved in planning and developing the next generations of Torah software. After an onboarding period, the Senior Product Manager will manage other product staff. You will be expected to have solid product management, project management, people management, and leadership skills, and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others.

The Senior Product Manager will report directly to the Chief Product Officer.

In this position you will: 

• Develop product roadmaps and lead product teams to bring those roadmaps to life
• Identify and prioritize customer needs and feature requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement product features and services
• Manage a team within the Product department
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions
• Drive customer feedback and research to guide product innovation
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development for product team members
• Participate in product strategy, planning, and execution of product releases
• Collaborate with marketing, education, support, and content teams to ensure successful product launches
• Stay up to date with the latest product trends and technologies

Attributes we’re looking for include:

• Strategic, analytical, and innovative problem solving skills.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Commitment to excellence in the craft of product development.
• Commitment to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication.
• Demonstrated success in working independently in a remote setting.
• Passionate and enthusiastic for the work Sefaria does, and dedicated to supporting Sefaria’s mission.

Experience, qualifications, and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Experience in software engineering
• 3-5+ years of experience in product management, product design, or related field
• Proven track record of leading successful product launches, from concept to scaling and growing
• Knowledge of web technologies and mobile platforms
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, with a focus on delivering results
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge and experience with data analysis and reporting tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines
• Knowledge of software development methodologies
• Understanding of customer needs and how to meet them
• Understanding of written Hebrew
• Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken)

• Ability to work in a remote environment using GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Trello (training will be provided, as needed)

Compensation:

• Starting salary: 30,000 NIS per month
• Generous paid time off, including all Jewish holidays
• Keren Hishtalmut
• Work-from-home utility reimbursements
• Professional development budget

Location:

The Senior Product Manager may be based anywhere in Israel.

How to apply:

To apply please send your resume to [email protected] any of your work is publicly available, please include a link to that work and a note about what your role in creating it was.

If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications listed in this description, we encourage you to apply.

If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our application process, please fill out the relevant form.

Sefaria does not accept solicitations of any kind from job placement services or phone calls from prospective candidates.

About Sefaria:

Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations and developing digital tools, educational resources, and engagement opportunities that enable people to deepen their study. Sefaria was founded in 2013 and has since become a mainstay of Jewish learning and education with more than 4 million users annually. Sefaria’s API powers nearly 80 independent projects and dozens of Torah-focused websites. Sefaria's team of nearly 30 full-time staff is remote, with employees based in several U.S. cities and in Israel. 

Sefaria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nothing in this job description or advertisement postings guarantees employment.