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How to apply to Code for America
What Code for America is hiring for and what its application asks, from the postings and application forms we checked. Newest posting added 2026-10-14.
- 9 open roles across 8 job titles
- 2 new open roles in the last 30 days
- Applications on Code for America’s own careers site
- Locations: Remote · US
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Remote roles at Code for America
9 openings open to remote applicants in the US.
- Software Engineer · Remote Software Engineer pay · Remote software engineer jobs
- Data Engineer · Remote Data Engineer pay · Remote data engineer jobs
- Director
- Emerging Technology & AI Governance & Enablement Lead
- Engineering Manager · Remote Engineering Manager pay · Remote engineering manager jobs
- Product Manager · Remote Product Manager pay · Remote product manager jobs
- Program Director · Remote Program Director pay
- Solutions Engineer · Remote Solutions Engineer pay
Code for America careers site and sign-in
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Hiring signals
- Pay transparency: 67% of open postings list pay set by the employer (6 of 9 postings)
- Postings list updated:
Other openings at Code for America
Principal Software Engineer
Remote · US
Staff Software Engineer
Remote · US
Staff Data Engineer
Remote · US
Associate Director, Government Partnerships
Remote · US
Emerging Technology & AI Governance & Enablement Lead
Remote · US
Engineering Manager
Remote · US
Lead Product Manager
Remote · US
Program Director
Remote · US
Staff Solutions Engineer
Remote · US
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Code for America hiring process: how to apply
From the Code for America postings listed here and 5 application forms we checked.
- Choose a role above and open its posting.
- Apply with Applystead: it prepares your application and submits it on Code for America’s application page.
- Fill in the form: it asks for contact details, resume or CV, cover letter, work authorization, visa sponsorship, voluntary self-identification (EEO), plus about 8 questions specific to Code for America.
What the Code for America application asks
From 5 application forms we checked (2026-10-15).
| Question | Asked on |
|---|---|
| Resume or CV | 5 of 5 forms we checked |
| Cover letter | 5 of 5 forms we checked |
| Work authorization | 5 of 5 forms we checked |
| Visa sponsorship | 5 of 5 forms we checked |
| Salary expectations | 0 of 5 forms we checked |
| Voluntary self-identification (EEO) | 5 of 5 forms we checked |
| Questions specific to Code for America | About 8 questions per form |
Does Code for America require a cover letter?
It's optional. 5 of 5 forms we checked offer a cover letter field; none require it.
Questions only Code for America asks
- Do you have personal or professional experience with any of Code for America's relevant program areas, or any other mission relevant or government facing experience?
- I confirm that I have read and acknowledged Code for America's posted salary information for this position.
- Location (City)
- Please read and acknowledge the following requirements for all jobs at Code for America
- VeteranStatus
- Why are you interested in working for Code for America? (We read and value every answer to this question).
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Where do you apply to Code for America jobs?
On Code for America’s own careers site: each posting listed here opens its application form there. Code for America has 9 open roles listed here.
Is Code for America hiring right now?
Yes. Code for America has 9 open roles listed as of 2026-10-15.
What does the Code for America application ask?
The 5 application forms we checked ask for contact details, resume or CV, cover letter, work authorization, visa sponsorship and voluntary self-identification (EEO). Questions only Code for America asks include “Do you have personal or professional experience with any of Code for America's relevant program areas, or any other mission relevant or government facing experience?”, “I confirm that I have read and acknowledged Code for America's posted salary information for this position.” and “Location (City)”.
Does Code for America ask for a cover letter?
5 of the 5 Code for America application forms we checked ask for a cover letter.
Does the Code for America application ask about work authorization?
5 of the 5 Code for America application forms we checked ask about work authorization.
Does the Code for America application ask about visa sponsorship?
5 of the 5 Code for America application forms we checked ask about visa sponsorship. The question is not an offer of sponsorship.
Does Code for America ask for salary expectations on its application?
None of the 5 Code for America application forms we checked ask for salary expectations.