It’s a bizarre time to start a non-profit to help more technologists tackle the world’s 'hard problems.' There has been a lot of doom and gloom since January — USAID gutted, funding yanked from many social good projects, US Centers for Disease Control dismembered, and a lot of great technologists from the US government are out on the street. This doesn't just affect America, but has knock-on effects globally. Many people feel the effects somehow, either financially or psychologically.

I was recently talking to my twin brother about our feelings of existential doom. Reading the news puts each of us into a  spiral of despair. To be honest, I haven't figured out how to dodge the spiral, but what keeps me going is reaching for something I can do to make the world even a little bit better. It's why I left Big Tech eight years ago to work in public health tech at Resolve to Save Lives as my day job. The work is hard and often frustrating, but at least I know why I get out of the bed each morning. It also helps to remember that countless people worldwide are also striving to make their corner of the world just a little bit better too.

At Hard Problems we aim to do our part to inspire and help people find new opportunities to make a longer-term, positive impact. Over the next few months, we will share exciting job opportunities that we see around the world. And, we'll signpost where we're finding those roles so you can search too. For instance, check out Tech Jobs for Good, the 80,000 Hours Job Board, the ICT4D Jobs Newsletter, and Climate Base. Where else should we be looking for roles? See below for some of the best opportunities we've come across recently.

Daniel Burka, Co-founder

Senior Product Manager, Gates Foundation (2 roles, US)

Gates Foundation is hiring two Senior Product Managers to lead product strategy for global health tools. One role focuses on coordinating internal teams to refine product strategy, while the other works with partners in Africa and South Asia to expand tools as global public goods. Perfect for product leaders passionate about tech and global impact.
Salary: $186K to $288K
End date: May 31, 2025

Product Design Lead, Isometric (On-site, London)

Isometric is a trusted carbon registry, helping Fortune 100 companies fight greenwashing. Join a small design team (3 people) as both a contributor and manager, working closely with the CTO to shape tools that tackle climate change.
Salary: £120K to £140K + equity
Other roles: Senior Frontend Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, and Senior Backend Engineer

UX Designer / Manager, Aclima (Hybrid, US)

Aclima is transforming how we measure pollution and track climate action impact. As a Public Benefit Corporation, they focus on reducing emissions and ensuring clean air. In this role, you’ll design solutions that drive meaningful climate impact.
Salary: $122K to 170K + equity
Other roles: Group Product Manager and Staff Backend Engineer

Director, User Experience Design, Kaiser Permanente (Remote, US)

Kaiser Permanente is a leading non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to improving health for all. In this role, you'll lead UX design to enhance the user experience across their health plan, network of providers, and preventative care programs, helping their members' live healthy lives.
Salary: $180K to 240K

Product Manager (Founder’s Office), Alt Carbon (India)

Alt Carbon is at the forefront of carbon removal in India, merging science, technology, and tradition to combat climate change. They’re looking for their first product hire — a strategic, systems-minded Product Manager to join the Founder’s Office. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of carbon removal.
Other roles: UI/UX Designer (Founder’s Office)