Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
This is a founding engineering role at a seed-stage construction technology startup building AI-powered tools that automate blueprint analysis, material takeoffs, and cost estimation. You will be one of the earliest engineers on a small, high-ownership team, shaping both the product and engineering culture from the ground up. The work directly supports making housing and infrastructure development faster and more affordable.
What You'll Do
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Build intuitive, polished UIs that surface computer vision model outputs to end users.
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Tackle complex geometry problems, streaming systems, and sophisticated user interactions.
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Ship prototypes rapidly and iterate continuously based on real user feedback.
What We're Looking For
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Strong React and TypeScript skills paired with full-stack engineering ability.
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Python proficiency and comfort solving open-ended, math-oriented problems.
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Demonstrated ability to take a product from 0 to 1, ideally with real traction or paying customers.
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Solid computer science fundamentals, or an exceptional project portfolio demonstrating equivalent ability.
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Experience as a founding engineer, early startup employee, or founder is a strong plus.
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Familiarity with construction, real estate, or PDF workflows is a bonus.
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Proficiency with Tailwind CSS is a nice-to-have.
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Empathetic, honest communicator who is genuinely motivated by impact over compensation.
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Exceptional new graduates with strong hustle and a quick learning curve are welcome to apply.
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US citizenship required; visa sponsorship is not available.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $100,000 to $180,000 USD annually. Equity is expected given the founding-team nature of the role. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States, five days per week.