Software Engineer Intern at Ironclad in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Ironclad is the leading AI contracting platform that transforms agreements into assets. As an Engineering Intern, you will work across the team to identify business problems and design, build, and verify solutions, contributing to projects that impact real customers. Responsibilities: - Design, build, and ship product features as part of a cross‑functional product team (engineering, product, design, QE) - Collaborate with mentors and teammates to break down ambiguous problems into clear, scoped projects you can execute on during the internship - Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code in one or more of our core languages (e.g., TypeScript, Java, Python), and participate in code reviews where you both give and receive feedback - Work across the stack (frontend, backend, or services) depending on team needs and your interests, with guidance from your mentor and manager - Instrument and monitor your work in production, using metrics and logs to understand impact and reliability, and help debug issues when they arise - Partner with product and design to understand user needs, test hypotheses, and iterate quickly on solutions that create real value for legal, sales, and operations teams - Contribute to team culture, documentation, and best practices so future interns and engineers can build on what you’ve shipped Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date after the internship term - Have foundational knowledge in computer science and software engineering, including data structures, algorithms, and basic systems or web concepts (from coursework, projects, or prior experience) - Comfortable programming in at least one modern language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or Go) and interested in learning our stack on the job - Demonstrated experience through projects, internships, hackathons, or open‑source contributions where you shipped something real and iterated based on feedback - Strong problem‑solving skills and a bias toward action — you break down ambiguous problems, ask thoughtful questions, and move ideas forward collaboratively - Clear, kind communicator who enjoys working in cross‑functional teams and can explain technical concepts to non‑technical partners when needed - Excited to learn about contracts, legal workflows, and AI‑powered productivity tools, even if you don't have prior domain experience - Embody Ironclad's values of drive, intent, integrity, and empathy in how you work and collaborate Required Skills: TypeScript, Java, Python Important Skills: React, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving, Communication, Collaboration, Mentorship Benefits: 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