Remote

Vice President, Engineering

Social Solutions Global
United States
Sep 16, 2025
US Base Salary Range: $210,000 - $250,000 + 25% annual bonus About Us 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 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 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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.