AI Workflow Engineer/Automation Architect

Modern Family Law•San Jose, CA

6d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Modern Family Law is seeking a highly technical, systems-oriented AI Workflow Engineer / Automation Architect to design and implement AI-native legal workflows and operational automation systems. The role builds the technical infrastructure for AI-enabled legal service delivery, workflow orchestration, client automation, and integrations across the firm’s technology ecosystem. The engineer collaborates with AI leadership, product teams, attorneys, developers, and operations personnel to connect AI models with internal platforms, document systems, CRMs, client portals, communications systems, and business operations. The position supports the firm’s evolution toward scalable, efficient, compliant, and client-centered AI-enabled legal services. The role requires deep experience in workflow automation, systems integration, software engineering, AI implementation, or automation architecture, including production-grade Python and agent workflow development. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the Oakland or San Jose office. Work From Anywhere is available after six months. The position may require occasional evening or adjusted hours to support onboarding, offboarding, or time-sensitive operational needs.

Requirements

Must reside within a commutable distance of the Oakland or San Jose office.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in software engineering, computer science, information systems, automation engineering, or a related field.
Deep experience in workflow automation, systems integration, software engineering, AI implementation, or automation architecture.
Production-grade Python experience and sound software engineering practices, including testing, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD.
Experience designing, building, and optimizing AI agent workflows using orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph or LangChain, vector retrieval, LLM observability platforms such as LangFuse or LangSmith, and API/webhook integrations.
Strong understanding of APIs, workflow orchestration, event-driven systems, and systems integration.
Experience working with automation platforms, orchestration tools, or AI infrastructure frameworks.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking abilities.
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in fast-moving environments.
Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with employees, managers, leadership, attorneys, support staff, and external partners.
Ability to work proactively and independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, organization, and follow-through.
Flexibility and ability to respond positively to shifting priorities and business needs.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Ability to work in a primarily computer-based environment, including extended periods of sitting, screen time, typing, and use of standard office equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift and move office equipment or materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
Ability to work occasional evenings or adjusted hours as needed to support onboarding, offboarding, or time-sensitive operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with generative AI systems and AI orchestration frameworks.
Familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases, retrieval systems, or workflow automation platforms.
Experience integrating CRM systems, document automation tools, client portals, or SaaS platforms.
Experience within legal technology, healthcare technology, financial services, or another regulated industry.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and scalable automation architectures.
Understanding of AI governance, auditability, data security, and confidentiality considerations.
Experience supporting AI-powered conversational systems or agent architectures.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled workflow orchestration systems for legal and operational processes.
Develop integrations among AI platforms, CRMs, document automation systems, client portals, payment systems, and internal operational tools.
Build automation pipelines and event-driven workflows for legal intake, document generation, communications, workflow routing, and escalation protocols.
Collaborate with Legal Knowledge Engineers and Product Managers to translate legal workflows into scalable technical architectures.
Implement API integrations across third-party platforms and internal systems.
Develop retrieval, prompt orchestration, and workflow execution systems supporting AI agents and AI-assisted processes.
Help design scalable architectures for AI-powered client experiences and internal operational systems.
Monitor workflow reliability, system performance, automation effectiveness, and operational scalability.
Troubleshoot automation failures, workflow bottlenecks, and integration issues.
Participate in security, governance, auditability, and compliance planning related to AI workflows.
Document workflow architectures, system logic, integration maps, and operational standards.
Evaluate emerging automation technologies, orchestration frameworks, and AI infrastructure tools.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation commensurate with technical capability, engineering sophistication, operational impact, and strategic contribution.
Performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits.
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
Short Term & Long Term Disability.
Training & Development.
Work From Anywhere eligibility after 6 months.