Manager, AI & Automations Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

Manager, AI & Automations Engineering (AI): Defining and executing enterprise-wide AI and automation strategy across business technology with an accent on scalable architectures, governance, and data integrations. Focus on operationalizing AI use cases, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building high-performing engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid. Base salary range for this position is based at our San Francisco headquarters; however, candidates may also work from Chicago, New York City, or Seattle.

Salary: $170,000–$190,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is the leading AI contracting platform that transforms agreements into assets, trusted by organizations like OpenAI and the World Health Organization.

What you will do

• Define and execute 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.
• Lead enterprise integrations focusing on data quality, reusability, and automating business and analytics workflows.
• Operationalize AI use cases across applications, platforms, and AI tools.
• Establish governance and standards for design, testing, monitoring, and documentation; ensure adherence to security, data governance, and compliance practices.
• Engage and influence stakeholders and 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.

Requirements

• 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, and BambooHR.
• Hands-on technical background in ETL/ELT, data modeling, SQL/T-SQL, and scripting/developing (e.g., Python, Ruby).
• 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; ability to translate business needs into automation/AI strategies with measurable outcomes.

Nice to have

• Workato Automation Pro certification preferred.

Culture & 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.
• 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.
• 401(k) plan with Fidelity with employer match (US Employees).