Staff Software Engineer

Ironclad; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health coverage for employees

Market-leading leave policies

Monthly stipends for wellbeing

401(k) plan with employer match

Regular team events

Job summary

Ironclad in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with at least 7 years of software experience. You'll collaborate across teams to design and ship impactful features. Your role is pivotal in shaping the platform and driving engineering excellence within an inclusive team.

The position offers a hybrid work model with generous benefits and a competitive salary range of $215,000 to $235,000, plus equity and wellness packages.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of software experience architecting, building, launching and maintaining complex systems.
• Experience in shipping valuable products to production with real user feedback.
• Strong alignment with Ironclad’s values: drive, intent, integrity and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with teams to design, ship features and systems.
• Lead technical discussions and mentor teammates.
• Help grow an inclusive, high-performing team by interviewing and hiring engineers.

Skills

Software experience

Cross-team communication

Collaboration skills

Leadership

Tools

TypeScript

ReactJS

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office. 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.

Engineering at Ironclad

As a Staff Software Engineer at Ironclad, you’ll partner closely with teammates across engineering, product, design and go‑to‑market to uncover high‑impact problems and design, build, and ship thoughtful solutions. You’ll help shape the platform that empowers legal teams and business partners to do their best work at scale. Our product brings a centuries‑old profession into the digital age, and you’ll play a pivotal role in defining what the next generation of contracting looks like.

We welcome experienced engineers from all backgrounds who bring strong coding fundamentals and a track record of shipping thoughtful, reliable products. You’ll join a highly collaborative, low‑ego team that values learning from one another, listening to different perspectives, and creating an inclusive, supportive environment. If you’re energized by our mission and excited to help shape the product that legal and business teams love, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and engineers across the company to scope, design, and ship features and systems that meaningfully impact our customers.
• Partner with quality engineers to co‑create, evolve, and maintain a thoughtful testing strategy that keeps our product fast, reliable and resilient.
• Lead technical discussions, share context generously and mentor teammates through clear, kind feedback and coaching.
• Help grow an inclusive, high‑performing team by interviewing and hiring engineers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Build in a modern stack that includes TypeScript, ReactJS, Node.js, PostgreSQL and Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform – no need to have used all of these before; we’ll support you as you learn.

What we look for

• At least 7+ years of software experience architecting, building, launching and maintaining complex systems (formal degree not required).
• Leadership across teams and a drive toward improving overall technical architecture and achieving company‑wide goals.
• Passion for software engineering to build and ship great products.
• Hands‑on experience shipping valuable products to production with real user feedback.
• A high bar for quality.
• Strong cross‑team communication and collaboration skills.
• Alignment with Ironclad’s values: drive, intent, integrity and empathy.

Base Salary Range

$215,000 – $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, healthcare 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, 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 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.