Diversify Tech's Employer Edition #139

Job listings with wide pay ranges may deter female applicants

Virginia Pay Transparency Requirements Took Effect July 1, 2026

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AI & Junior Developers: The Tools <> The Job: Kishau Rogers reminds us of the reality that entry-level roles are required to ensure that the future pipeline of senior leaders is sufficient.

Job listings with wide pay ranges may deter female applicants: How employers present pay information matters just as much as whether they disclose it

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave: A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.

Virginia Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect July 1, 2026: The Act requires all Virginia employers to include the wage, salary, or the wage or salary range in each public and internal posting of a job, promotion, transfer, or other employment opportunity.

Why I Left Google DeepMind: After realizing that Google supports the immigration enforcement supply chain Alex Turner started a divestment campaign and tried many other efforts. He talks about how many failed to keep their AI ethics promises in the face of pressure.

55 Percent of Leaders Regret AI Layoffs—and a Major Hiring Reversal Has Begun: A wave of corporate regret and flawed tech rollouts is forcing Ford, IBM, and others to quietly bring back the human talent they cut.

Iheanyi Ekechukwu, a Software Engineer, has a sister who has leukemia and has relapsed. He is looking for donations to cover her treatment. He also requests people of African American/Nigerian descent to get onto the DKMS registry to help find a donor for a bone marrow transplant. Donate on GoFundMe. Sign up for a swab kit.

Kate Violette is an Engineering manager who is currently dealing with a complex illness. Donate to help them beat Lyme disease!

Todd Libby, a web developer and accessibility advocate, is fundraising for their partner Paula Johnson's medical & recovery. Donate on GoFundMe!

Elvis Kwabena Asare Nkrumah, a data scientist and recent Computer Science and Statistics graduate from the University of Ghana, would like to attend the Deep Learning Indaba 2026 conference in Lagos, Nigeria. The Indaba has covered his registration and accommodation. He needs financial support for his travel. Please donate via GoFundMe!

Anita Hall, Technical Project Manager, Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Remote or Raleigh, NC: I'm a technology professional with a background in software development, business analysis, and program delivery. I enjoy bringing people together around a common goal, translating complex technical concepts into business value, and helping teams successfully deliver projects from idea to implementation. I'm at my best when working across teams to solve problems, improve processes, and drive meaningful results.

Isabel Vazquez, Senior Software Engineer, Remote: I am a software engineer with 8 years of frontend experience building enterprise SaaS applications. I find myself delivering critical tasks under deadlines, responsible for new features, and tackling bugs as needed. At this time, I'm only open to discussing full-time remote roles. I generally say no to LeetCode interviews and consulting positions.

Jolene Langlinais, Engineering Manager, Remote: 7 years in software engineering with full-stack and fronte-end experience, 2 of which with leadership and people management roles. Mentored junior engineers, led technical initiatives, and driven projects from POC to production.

Julia Robinson, Software Engineer Intern, New York: Computer Science student at Stony Brook University. I am currently interning at Microsoft where I am utilizing copilot and azure in a group and individual hackathon to develop and present applications that address real-world problems. I have experience in Python, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming. I am an aspiring Software Engineer seeking summer 2027 internships.

Matthew Cedric Golez, Cloud Support OR Software Engineer, Remote, No location preference: I have 6 months of experience working as a freelance developer, building full-stack applications like e-commerce platforms and artist portfolios using AWS services such as RDS and S3. I’m currently participating in a 15-week AWS re/Start program at Per Scholas where we are doing a deep dive into cloud infrastructure and Linux administration.

Michael Ibinola, Frontend Software Engineer (React/TypeScript), Remote (Worldwide), Netherlands, United Kingdom, Europe: Frontend-focused software engineer with experience building production web and mobile applications using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and React Native. Experienced in performance optimization, API integrations, developer tooling, and delivering customer-facing products. Passionate about building intuitive user experiences and solving real business problems through software.

Mohammed Shaaz Sharafuddin, Software Engineer, Remote: Pre-final year Engineering student with hands-on experience building full-stack and AI-powered applications using React, Next.js, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Passionate about backend systems, AI agents, workflow automation, and building real-world products from idea to deployment, with a strong focus on learning fast and shipping impactful solutions.

Padma Liyanage, Software Development, Remote or Houston, TX: I have extensive experience in software development, team leadership, cloud technologies, and cross-functional collaboration, and I am passionate about building high-performing teams and driving impactful technology initiatives.

Robert Kohr, Senior Software Engineer, Remote: Front-end and full-stack engineer with 20+ years delivering production software, including React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, Node.js, APIs, and backend dependencies to companies such as Yahoo, Cisco and Intel

Sarah Tatro, Software Engineering, Remote: SRE with nearly 6 years of experience building cloud-native infrastructure from the ground up. Specializes in Kubernetes-based platforms, with a track record of taking systems from zero to production-ready. Focused on reliability, scalability, and reducing operational toil so engineering teams can ship faster.

Michael Getachew, Cloud Support, Data Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seattle, Hybrid, Remote: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Analytics Specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting global humanitarian and development programs across UN agencies, INGOs, and government institutions. Strong expertise in results-based management, ArcGIS mapping, Power BI dashboards, cloud-based data systems, and technical project management. Skilled in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for global health and humanitarian decision making.

Ramisha Chowdhury, Data Analyst, New York, NY, Buffalo, NY: Analytical professional passionate about understanding customer behavior and optimizing marketing performance through customer segmentation and campaign analytics. Skilled in Excel, SQL, PowerPoint, Tableau, and Python.

Vanessa Hurtado Mujica, Data Engineer, Backend Developer, California, PNW, Remote: I’m a data-focused professional with over 4 years of experience in research, data automation, and analysis. Skilled in Python, SQL, and Power BI, I enjoy improving data systems and learning new tools to make processes more efficient. I’m adaptable, responsible, and always ready to take on new challenges.

Whitney Shake, Data Engineering, Beck End Software Engineering, Remote or no location preference: I build production data pipelines that support real-world, high-impact applications. In my current work, I design and orchestrate Python and Selenium systems that capture, validate, and structure over 100,000 physician records across multiple countries, reducing per-record processing time from minutes to under one second.

Ashley Sanchez, IT Project Manager, Remote: Experienced IT Project Manager with 9+ years leading cross-functional teams to deliver data, ERP, and cloud technology solutions. Skilled in stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance within biotech and enterprise environments. PMP-certified, results-driven, and passionate about driving efficiency and innovation through structured project execution.

Sokhom Pheng, System Administrator, Remote or in-person: Systems Administrator with 22 years of experience supporting the U.S. Embassy’s enterprise IT infrastructure, including on-premises datacenters, server administration, network operations, and end-user support in the government sector. Experienced in Windows/Linux server administration, cloud computing architecture, network management, virtualization, backup and recovery, and security compliance.

Gary Palmer II, UX Research Manager, Baltimore, Washington DC, Remote, Arlington VA: Executive UX and research leader with deep human factors expertise and a record of scaling high-performing teams, improving product experiences, and driving measurable business outcomes across software, fintech, and innovation-driven organizations.

Kuni Thomas, Risk operations, compliance, Fraud, Customer Support Leadership, Support Operations, Remote, Los Angeles, San Diego: Compliance leader with over 10 years of experience in financial services, fintech, risk management, and customer operations. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, improving regulatory compliance, streamlining processes, and driving customer-focused solutions.

Melinda Antonious, Director, Strategy & Operations, Orlando, FL (preferred) | Remote | Hybrid | Open to relocation for the right opportunity: Strategic operations and transformation leader with 16+ years of experience building products, scaling organizations, leading enterprise programs, modernizing proposal and pursuit operations, and driving high-impact strategic initiatives across technology, transportation, government, and defense sectors.

Rivka Gates, Senior Product Manager, Remote: Experienced product manager with strong project/delivery/owner and program skills. I've worked with many types of clients including government clients such as the IRS, the VA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and well as in B2B and B2C enterprises including in edtech and accessibility.