Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Developer Productivity

Ironclad is the leading AI contracting platform that transforms agreements into assets. Contracts move faster, insights surface instantly, and agents push work forward, all with you in control. Whether you’re buying or selling, Ironclad unifies the entire process on one intelligent platform, providing leaders with the visibility they need to stay one step ahead. That’s why the world’s most transformative organizations, from OpenAI to the World Health Organization and the Associated Press, trust Ironclad to accelerate their business.

We’re consistently recognized as a leader in the industry: a Leader in the Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management, a Fortune Great Place to Work, and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces. Ironclad has also been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Business Insider’s list of Companies to Bet Your Career On. We’re backed by leading investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, BOND, and Franklin Templeton. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

This is a hybrid role. Office attendance is required at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for collaboration and connection. There may be additional in-office days for team or company events.

About the Role

Join our Developer Productivity Team and play a key role in shaping the future of how we build and deliver software. As a Senior Software Engineer to Software Engineer 2, you will focus on creating tools, automation, and infrastructure that enhance the productivity of our development teams. You will work on improving developer workflows, reducing manual processes, and ensuring a seamless development experience across the organization. Your expertise in cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), full-stack development (TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python), and infrastructure will be critical in driving productivity initiatives.

A great fit for an individual contributor who is interested in growing into a leadership role; this position is a path to management.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal tools that improve developer workflow efficiency

• Implement automation solutions for common development tasks

• Contribute to monitoring systems for developer productivity metrics

• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to identify pain points

• Write clear documentation for tools and processes

• Support and maintain existing developer tools

• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of software development experience

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, TypeScript)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS OR GCP OR Azure)

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and RESTful API design and development

• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building internal developer platforms or developer tools

• Knowledge of infrastructure as code

• Experience with workflow automation

• Familiarity with monitoring tools

• Contributions to open-source projects

• Experience with API design

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work independently

• Team-oriented mindset

• Attention to detail

• Basic understanding of system design

Impact You'll Have

• Improve developer workflows through automation

• Reduce manual processes in development pipeline

• Create tools that enhance code quality

• Support team productivity initiatives

• Contribute to developer experience improvements

Base Salary Ranges:

• Senior Software Engineer: $180,000 - $200,000

• Staff Software Engineer: $210,000 - $235,000

The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our base salary is just one component of Ironclad’s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.

US Employee Benefits at Ironclad:

• 100% health coverage for employees (medical, dental, and vision), and 75% coverage for dependents with buy-up plan options available

• Market-leading leave policies, including gender-neutral parental leave and compassionate leave

• Family forming support through Maven for you and your partner

• Paid time off - take the time you need, when you need it

• Monthly stipends for wellbeing, hybrid work, and (if applicable) cell phone use

• Mental health support through Modern Health, including therapy, coaching, and digital tools

• Pre-tax commuter benefits (US Employees)

• 401(k) plan with Fidelity with employer match (US Employees)

• Regular team events to connect, recharge, and have fun

• And most importantly: the opportunity to help build the company you want to work at

**UK Employee-specific benefits are included on our UK job postings

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.