Ironclad

Manager, AI & Automations Engineering

Ironclad$170K — $190K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in automation, integration, or data engineering; 3+ years in leadership.
  • Expertise in Workato, Glean, Okta, and enterprise applications like NetSuite and Salesforce.
  • Strong architectural and automation design skills.
  • Technical background in ETL/ELT, data modeling, SQL/T-SQL, and scripting languages like Python or Ruby.
  • Experience in operationalizing AI workflows for enterprise use cases.
  • Strong ability to hire, motivate, and retain technical talent.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence executives.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the automation and AI strategy, combining technical contributions and leadership.
  • Oversee architecture and technical frameworks for automation and AI workflows.
  • Lead enterprise integrations, focusing on data quality and automation processes.
  • Operationalize AI use cases across various applications and platforms.
  • Establish standards for design, testing, and monitoring within governance and compliance.
  • Engage with stakeholders to shape priorities for AI capabilities.
  • Hire and mentor a high-performing team in automation engineering and analysis.

Benefits

  • 100% health coverage for employees; 75% for dependents with buy-up options.
  • Market-leading leave policies, including gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Family forming support through Maven.
  • Flexible paid time off policies.
  • Monthly stipends for well-being and hybrid work support.
  • Mental health support, including therapy and coaching.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits for US employees.
  • 401(k) with employer match for US employees.
  • Regular team events for connection and fun.
  • Opportunity to contribute to shaping company culture.
Full Job Description
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.

About The Role:

You will own the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise-wide automation and AI initiatives across Ironclad's business technology landscape. You'll combine technical depth and hands-on leadership to deliver scalable automations, AI-assisted workflows, and governed data integrations that materially improve employee and customer experiences and business velocity.

You'll partner with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to align automation programs with business priorities, lead a high-performing team, and establish the frameworks, standards, and observability needed to scale safely and reliably.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute the enterprise automation and AI strategy, balancing hands-on technical contributions with leadership of cross-functional initiatives.
  • Own architecture and technical oversight for resilient, observable automation frameworks and AI-enabled workflows; provide hands-on guidance in Workato, Glean among others and AI model integration with an emphasis on scalability and governance.
  • Lead enterprise integrations (e.g. GTM, EPD, G&A, Business Technology systems) with a focus on data quality, reusability, and automating business and analytics workflows.
  • Operationalize AI use cases (knowledge retrieval, intelligent triage, automated approvals, autonomous and prompted user workflows) across applications, platforms and AI tools.
  • Establish governance and standards for design, testing, monitoring/observability, and documentation; ensure adherence to security, data governance, and compliance practices.
  • Engage and influence stakeholders/executives to shape priorities and drive adoption of AI-driven capabilities across functions.
  • Hire, mentor, and retain top talent across automation engineering, analysis, and architecture; promote a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability

Key Skills:
  • 10+ years in automation, integration, or data engineering, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise with Workato, Glean, Okta, and enterprise apps such as NetSuite, Salesforce, BambooHR, Engineering and ticketing systems.
  • Strong architectural/automation design skills preferred.
  • Hands-on technical background in ETL/ELT, data modeling, SQL/T-SQL, and scripting/developing (e.g., Python, Ruby, or similar).
  • Experience operationalizing automation workflows and AI agentic models for enterprise use cases.
  • Demonstrated strengths in hiring, motivating, and retaining top technical talent.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and executive influence; translate business needs into automation/AI strategies with measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to conduct feasibility studies, budgets, and project proposals for enterprise-scale initiatives.
  • Track record introducing innovation in automation and AI while maintaining governance and reliability.
  • Glean Hands-On administration and API proficiency
  • Workato Automation Pro certification preferred

Base Salary Range: 170,000 - 190,000

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.

About Ironclad

Ironclad is a legal technology company that provides a contract management platform. The platform helps legal teams manage contracts more efficiently and effectively. Ironclad's products include contract workflow, contract analytics, and contract collaboration. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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