Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.
Vice President of Engineering
As Vice President of Engineering, you will lead multiple engineering teams across different product lines, balancing innovation initiatives while maintaining stable, mission-critical systems focused on delivering scalable, secure, and impactful technology for our strategic philanthropy and life sciences departments. You'll help shape the architectural vision, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver features and infrastructure that support Bonterra's mission. This highly collaborative role blends hands-on technical leadership, strategic planning, and people management.
You'll remain close to the code while mentoring teams and driving high standards across engineering practices. Your leadership will be essential in helping us scale sustainably and responsibly, building new product lines as you drive Bonterra’s growth and direction in key business areas. This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
What You'll Do
Lead and Scale the Organization
Manage a 30+ person engineering organization across multiple teams and product lines
Drive delivery through efficient resource allocation and elimination of cross-team impediments
Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent while mentoring managers and technical leaders
Optimize team structures and project assignments to maximize productivity and professional growth
Drive Technical Excellence
Shape engineering strategy aligned with company-wide strategic goals
Establish and enforce standards for performance, scale, security, and reliability
Balance innovation with technical debt management and legacy system maintenance
Continuously improve engineering processes and development practices
Partner Cross-functionally
Collaborate with Product, Sales, and executive leadership to align engineering with business objectives
Communicate technical strategy and risks to senior leadership
Coordinate dependencies across teams to deliver projects on time and budget
Requirements
Essential Experience:
7+ years engineering management experience, including 3+ years managing multiple teams or managers
Proven track record scaling engineering organizations (20 to 100+ engineers)
Experience managing both new product development and legacy system maintenance
Deep understanding of modern software architecture, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and DevOps practices
Leadership Skills:
Track record of delivering complex multi-team projects on schedule
Experience establishing engineering metrics and data-driven decision making
Strong recruiting and talent development capabilities
Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Bonus Points:
SaaS B2B experience
Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA)
Background managing distributed/remote teams
Experience balancing AI/ML initiatives with traditional software development
Why Diverse Engineering Backgrounds Matter
Building great engineering organizations requires leaders who understand different contexts and approaches. Engineers who've worked in both startups and enterprises bring valuable perspectives on balancing speed with stability. Those who've led through technical transformations understand change management at scale. International experience helps build effective distributed teams.
We value engineering leaders who've taken varied paths - whether through different company sizes, industries, or technical domains. This breadth of experience translates directly into better decision-making around architecture choices, team structures, and technical trade-offs that impact our business.
At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.
Compensation
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and in addition to benefits this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity.
US Base Salary Range: $210,000 - $250,000 + 25% annual bonus
Our Culture: At Bonterra, we’re innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. To achieve our vision, we cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and every team member feels empowered to contribute. Innovation, curiosity, and a commitment to equity guide our work. We foster a culture of belonging, ensuring that every individual is valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. Together, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.
Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:
Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care
Paid volunteer time
Resources for savings and investments
Paid parental leave
Paid sick leave
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.
Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect
Please note the benefits specified on this page are applicable to full-time employees based in the United States. For international employees, actual benefits may vary based on local standards and regulations and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws and industry norms.
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