Head of Engineering
LiveFlowSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Software, Philanthropy Technology, Life Sciences TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader with a proven ability to lead teams in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable SaaS platforms, emphasizing long-term sustainability and technical excellence. Deep architectural experience, including system design and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, containerization, distributed systems), is required, along with the ability to contribute to code reviews or production code when necessary. Hands-on experience with agentic AI development tools, such as Cursor or Windsurf, and an understanding of their real-world impact are also essential, as is a track record of guiding teams through AI adoption and defining best practices.
Responsibilities
The Director, Engineering will lead one or more engineering teams focused on delivering scalable, secure, and impactful technology for platform areas supporting strategic philanthropy and life sciences. Responsibilities include shaping architectural vision, ensuring technical excellence, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver features and infrastructure. The role involves mentoring teams, driving high standards in engineering practices, participating in design reviews and code contributions, and fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. They will partner with Product, UX, QA, SaaS Ops, and DevOps to ensure secure, performant, and user-focused solutions, drive engineering processes for high code quality and efficient deployment, support release planning and capacity forecasting, and ensure security, accessibility, and compliance throughout the development lifecycle. Additionally, the Director will promote an AI-first development culture, guiding teams in the responsible and effective use of AI-powered tooling.
Skills
Engineering Leadership
Technical Leadership
Architectural Vision
Scalable Systems
Secure Systems
Platform Development
Strategic Planning
People Management
Code Contributions
Operational Improvements
Mentoring
Engineering Practices
System Scaling
Design Reviews
Code Reviews
Solution Design
Problem Solving
Bonterra
Technology solutions for social impact organizations
About Bonterra
Bonterra provides technology solutions aimed at helping organizations focused on social good, such as nonprofits and public sector entities, operate more efficiently. Their products include software for managing donations, tracking impact, and coordinating volunteer efforts, which streamline operations and enhance fundraising capabilities. Bonterra stands out from competitors by specifically targeting the social impact sector and aligning its success with that of its clients through a business model based on subscription fees and transaction fees on donations. The company's goal is to empower organizations to maximize their efforts in creating positive social change, as evidenced by their impact of facilitating $7.4 billion in donations to 225,000 nonprofits in 2021.
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Generous Flexible Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Resources for savings and investments
Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect
Risks
Competition from established players like Blackbaud and Salesforce.org is intense.
Potential integration challenges from recent acquisitions could disrupt operations.
Dependence on partnerships like iWave may pose risks if synergies aren't realized.
Differentiation
Bonterra offers a comprehensive suite of tools for nonprofits and social good organizations.
The company focuses on empowering social impact initiatives with advanced technology solutions.
Bonterra's acquisition of DonorDrive enhances its digital fundraising capabilities.
Upsides
Growing demand for digital transformation in nonprofits boosts Bonterra's market potential.
Integration of AI in fundraising software enhances donor engagement and campaign effectiveness.
Bonterra's expansion into employee engagement solutions broadens its market reach.
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