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Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

San FranciscoOn-siteLead$100k–$180kFound today
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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.

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