Senior CLM Engineer

As Marqeta’s Senior CLM Engineer, you will architect, build, and enhance the systems and automations that drive our contract lifecycle from intake to negotiation to execution to downstream fulfillment. You will own Ironclad configurations, workflow automation, integrations with Salesforce/CPQ, and the technical architecture that powers Legal and GTM contracting operations. You will work closely with Legal, Deal Desk, Sales, Finance, and Compliance to translate requirements into well-architected Ironclad solutions. You will also partner with our Salesforce engineering team to deliver seamless integrations, eliminate manual hand-offs, strengthen data consistency, and improve end-to-end contract automation. This role requires deep expertise in Ironclad, CLM workflow design, and Salesforce CPQ (quoting, pricing rules, product configuration, approvals). The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, can clearly articulate business problems, translate technical concepts into simple language, and deliver high-quality solutions using best practices and strong engineering fundamentals in an Agile framework. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. We’d love for you to join us! The Impact You’ll Have Design, build, and optimize Ironclad workflows, approval chains, templates, metadata structures, and automation rules. Own end-to-end Ironclad contract lifecycle management functionality including intake forms, routing, negotiation, redlines, signature workflows, repository configuration, reporting, and lifecycle automation. Architect and maintain integrations between Ironclad and Salesforce, including CPQ, Opportunity, Quote, and Order objects. Work closely with Legal and Deal Desk to translate contract policy into scalable workflow logic. Develop Ironclad API integrations, webhooks, and data syncs to internal systems (Salesforce, DocuSign, Intacct, etc.). Partner with Salesforce engineering to ensure consistent data models and enforce governance across CLM and CPQ. Optimize CPQ-to-CLM processes (quote syncing, pricing attributes, approval chains, contract generation triggers). Build scalable, audit-compliant solutions using best practices in configuration, version control, and deployment. Analyze contract lifecycle bottlenecks and implement automation to reduce cycle time and manual work. Establish best practices for Ironclad workflow design, template governance, and metadata taxonomy. Create operational dashboards (Ironclad Insights, Salesforce reports) to support Legal, Deal Desk, and GTM leadership. Provide documentation, design specifications, and cross-team training on CLM functionality. Ensure all Ironclad and Salesforce changes comply with SOX and ITGC standards. Partner with business stakeholders to ideate, prioritize, and deliver high-impact CLM improvements. Maintain strong relationships with Legal, Sales Ops, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment on processes. Evaluate and implement AI-driven features (Ironclad AI Assist, clause extraction, risk scoring) where applicable. Monitor system performance, workflow adoption, and data quality to drive continuous improvement. Who You Are 6+ years of experience building and managing CLM solutions, with at least 3+ years hands-on in Ironclad. Deep expertise with Ironclad workflow configuration, templates, dynamic fields, conditional logic, intake, and repository setup. Strong knowledge of Salesforce CPQ (products, quotes, pricing rules, approval rules, quote-to-contract handoff). Solid understanding of contract lifecycle processes across Legal, Sales, Finance, and Compliance. Experience building secure, scalable enterprise workflows and delivering measurable business impact. Ability to translate complex contract processes into clean, maintainable CLM logic. Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, automation tools, and governance best practices. Experience with SOX, audit controls, metadata governance, and change management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration. Nice-To-Haves Ironclad Workflow Designer or Advanced Workflow certification (if applicable). Salesforce Admin and/or CPQ certification is a strong plus. Experience with Workato, Mulesoft, or other integration platforms. Experience implementing AI/ML features within CLM platforms. Your Manager Sumedha P Recruiter For This Role Prashant S. Typical Process Application Submission Recruiter phone call Hiring manager video call Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls Offer! Compensation and Benefits Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: $107,900 - $134,900 Premium: $116,800 - $146,000 Premium Plus: $127,000 - $158,700 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers: Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. 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