United States onlyUS Salary Range: $85,000 - $140,000
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
Bonterra is the AI for social good software company. Our Data Science and Analytics team embeds directly within Product teams to build out AI features, owning product analytics, modeling, and production deployment. Our Senior AI/ML Engineers set the standard for how Data Science models are deployed, scaled, and maintained in production. This role combines technical depth with leadership, you’ll design and optimize the infrastructure that powers AI/ML, mentor others on best practices, and ensure that our data science work is production-ready, secure, and reliable. You will be a key partner to Product and Engineering in bringing innovative models into production at scale. The impact of our work empowers the doers of good: non-profit, public-sector, and grantmaking organizations whose goals are to help those who need it most.
This role requires both the scientific mindset of engaging deeply with problems and experimentation and the engineering mindset of building solutions that are reliable, repeatable, and production-ready. The ideal candidate will have reverence for truth, humility, willingness to learn, and a passion for social good.
Essential Functions
Own the full lifecycle of predictive and generative models: problem understanding, solution design, feature creation, proof-of-concept modeling, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
Work in SQL, dbt, and Snowflake to design, test, and deliver production-ready data pipelines and model outputs.
Build models using Python and deploy them in cloud environments, including AWS using Bedrock, SageMaker, and Lambda functions.
Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering partners on cross-functional, remote, distributed teams in an Agile environment.
Continually evaluate and improve model performance in production.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to translate between experimentation and production, balancing speed and rigor.
Hands-on experience deploying ML models to production environments (AWS, containerized services, APIs).
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and testing frameworks.
Excellent written communication skills.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Required Minimum Qualifications
3+ years in Data Science on a Product team or related role (experience in an Agile environment preferred).
Experience with AWS Bedrock, Sagemaker or other LLM providers.
Proven experience with SQL and Python; experience with dbt and Snowflake.
Experience with data governance and monitoring practices.
Experience working on remote and/or distributed teams.
Familiarity with AI ethics.
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.
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