Software Engineer II, Developer Productivity

Ironclad; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Wellbeing stipend

Hybrid work

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Ironclad is hiring for a Developer Productivity engineer in San Francisco. You will own local development tooling, build and test systems, and release automation while collaborating with fellow engineers.

The role emphasizes practical engineering, small, effective improvements, and owning scoped initiatives from investigation through rollout. You will work with TypeScript/JavaScript, Go or Python, and Kubernetes/Docker on GCP.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript, plus Go or Python.
• Shell scripting and command line familiarity.
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD concepts.
• Interest in developer tooling and improving engineer productivity.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tooling for local development environments.
• Improve build/tests speed and reliability; fix CI failures.
• Enhance Kubernetes tooling for autonomous product changes.
• Develop catalog entries, templates, and plugins for Backstage portal.
• Support releases through Kargo and improve release automation.
• Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

Go/Python

Shell scripting

Git/CI-CD

Developer tooling

Communication

Collaboration

Values alignment

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Backstage

Webpack/Jest/Vitest/Bazel

GCP/AWS/Azure

Job description

Build AI contracting at enterprise scale. Ship it fast.

Ironclad is building AI on one of the most consequential datasets in enterprise software: over 2 billion contracts across thousands of the world's largest organizations. Contracts run every dollar, deal, and business relationship on the planet, and the AI transformation of this space is still largely uncharted. Engineers here are building agentic solutions to problems that haven't been solved yet, in a category that's still being defined. The feedback loop is short, the data is rich, and the people closest to the work are the ones deciding what gets built next. That ability to deliver impact quickly is why the the companies at the forefront of AI choose Ironclad to manage their contracts.

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.

Role

Build the tools that help every Ironclad engineer move from an idea to production. Our Developer Productivity team owns local development tooling, build and test systems, release automation, and our Backstage developer portal.

We treat developer tooling as a product, with our fellow engineers as its users. You’ll work directly with them to understand friction, try improvements, and see the impact in their daily work. We value practical engineering judgment: finding small, effective solutions, simplifying systems, and removing unnecessary work. With guidance from Senior and Staff engineers, you’ll own scoped improvements from investigation through rollout.

We’re looking for an engineer with solid coding fundamentals, an interest in infrastructure, and a drive to improve the developer experience. We collaborate closely and share responsibility for supporting the tools we own.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain tooling for engineers’ local development environments.
• Make builds and tests faster and more reliable, and troubleshoot build and CI failures.
• Improve Kubernetes tooling so product teams can make routine application changes independently.
• Develop catalog entries, templates, and plugins for our Backstage developer portal.
• Support releases through Kargo and improve release automation.
• Join the team’s support rotation: help engineers, document solutions, and turn recurring problems into tooling improvements.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Our stack includes TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Docker containers running on Kubernetes in Google Cloud Platform. You don’t need experience with every technology to apply.

What you’ll bring

• 2–4 years of software engineering experience, including internships or significant projects. A formal degree is not required.
• Programming experience in TypeScript or JavaScript, plus Go or Python.
• Comfort with shell scripting and the command line.
• Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD concepts.
• An interest in developer tooling, infrastructure, and helping other engineers work more effectively.
• Clear communication and strong collaboration skills.
• Alignment with Ironclad’s values: drive, intent, integrity, and empathy.

Helpful experience

• Kubernetes, Docker, or SRE practices such as monitoring and incident response.
• webpack, Jest, Vitest, Bazel, or Backstage.
• Cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.

Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000 offers company bonus

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 Full-Time 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.

Compensation Range: $150K - $165K