Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

Role details

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding engineering role at an early-stage construction technology startup using AI to automate blueprint analysis, material takeoffs, and cost estimation. You'll be a core member of a small team, shaping both the product and the engineering culture from the ground up — work that directly impacts how the construction industry approaches pre-construction workflows. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build intuitive, polished UIs that surface computer vision model outputs to end users. - Tackle complex geometry rendering, streaming systems, and sophisticated user interactions. - Rapidly ship prototypes and iterate continuously based on real user feedback. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Proven experience taking products from 0 to 1, ideally with traction or paying customers. - Strong frontend foundation in React and TypeScript, with solid full-stack capabilities. - Proficiency in Python and comfort with open-ended, math-oriented problem solving. - Strong CS fundamentals — an exceptional project portfolio can stand in for a formal degree. - Experience as a founding engineer or early employee at a startup. - Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for building responsive, utility-first UIs is a plus. - Background in construction, real estate, or PDF/document workflows is a bonus. - Prior founder experience or an impact-driven mindset is highly valued. - Exceptional recent graduates who are fast learners and highly motivated are encouraged to apply. - US Citizenship required; visa sponsorship is not available. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: $100,000 – $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, USA — five days a week in-person collaboration expected.