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.

About the Role

As a Director of Engineering you will serve as both a hands-on technical contributor and a leader for a globally distributed team with members in India and the US supporting the Network for Good and Salsa products. This role centers on three key responsibilities: Product Stewardship, Technical Leadership, and Performance Management. You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure we’re building the right things, the right way, while also ensuring our engineering team is high-performing and aligned to company goals.

The perfect candidate for this role will be someone who is ready and excited to lead on AI adoption both externally and internally. We want someone who can assess our clients needs and identify ways to utilize AI to address them. That person should also excel at identifying workflows within their organization that would benefit from a newer more modern approach.

The tech stack for these products include Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Java, and MySQL; all of which are hosted within AWS. We are seeking someone who can both lead by example in this environment and elevate the performance of the entire team.

Core Responsibilities

1. Product Stewardship

Partner with Product Management, Customer Support, and Sales to translate customer needs into actionable engineering priorities.
Identify opportunities for integrating AI into product functionality.
Contribute to product roadmap and backlog refinement by bringing engineering perspective into business discussions.
Ensure clarity of requirements for the engineering team and validate that deliverables align with customer and business needs.
End-to-end ownership and accountability for outcomes in collaboration with stakeholders

2. Technical Leadership

Collaborate with product SMEs to define technical solutions, system design, and architecture.
Serve as an exemplar for AI-adoption in the performance of day-to-day work.
Provide hands-on contributions to the code base to set a quality bar, and enforce it through rigorous code review.
Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and scalable approaches.
Guide the team through technical trade-offs to ensure solutions are efficient, maintainable, and secure.

3. Performance Management

Manage a team of 10+ globally distributed engineers, ensuring productivity and accountability.
Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and drive professional development.
Set clear expectations, monitor delivery progress, and proactively address performance issues.
Foster a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a technical lead, engineering manager, or player/coach working with distributed teams.
Experience balancing AI/ML initiatives with traditional software development
Strong technical expertise in AWS and either Ruby/Postgres or Java/MySQL .
Track record of partnering with product and business teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Ability to balance hands-on engineering with team leadership and oversight.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multicultural and distributed environments.
Solid understanding of Agile development and CI/CD best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience shipping AI/ML features that directly improved user experience or business outcomes.
Prior experience leading globally distributed engineering teams.
Demonstrated success driving both technical delivery and people management.
Passion for combining product thinking with technical excellence.

Why Join Us

Take on a pivotal leadership role driving product, technology, and people outcomes.
Lead a team while staying hands-on with our product stack and AI initiatives..
Influence both the “what” and the “how” of software delivery.
Be part of a collaborative, growing organization where your impact is visible.

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.

Please note that the compensation range and benefits specified in this job posting is applicable to candidates based in the United States. For international applicants, actual salary offers and benefit plans may vary based on the local market compensation standards and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws, cost of living, and industry norms.

At Bonterra, we’re building AI-powered tools to solve real human challenges—and we want teammates who share that enthusiasm. We value people who will champion AI and bring diverse perspectives from different industries, backgrounds, and cultures. Together, we create AI that breaks down barriers, empowers communities, and delivers better outcomes.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

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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. At Bonterra, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here.

Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of Bonterra’s total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

At Bonterra, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.

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