About the RoleThis is a founding engineering role on the intelligence layer of an early-stage construction-tech AI startup. You'll work on computer vision and ML systems that parse construction blueprints and automate material takeoffs and cost estimation - work that directly shapes how fast the core product ships and improves.
What You'll Do- Own the intelligence layer: design, build, and iterate on computer vision and AI systems - not the application layer.
- Apply the latest CV models, LLMs, and AI tooling to production problems.
- Ship prototypes quickly, gather user feedback, and drive rapid improvement cycles.
- Coordinate and orchestrate multiple ML models within a model-garden architecture.
- Roll up your sleeves for "schlep" work - the unglamorous tasks that come with building at the earliest stage.
What We're Looking For- Hands-on applied CV/ML experience - you've shipped AI to real users in production.
- Strong Python skills with a foundation in machine learning and deep learning.
- Proven 0-to-1 builder mindset: you can take an ambiguous problem and drive it to a working system.
- Growth-oriented thinker - trajectory and learning velocity matter more than years of experience.
- Clear, empathetic communicator who is honest about tradeoffs and blockers.
- Background from high-caliber AI/ML or autonomy teams (e.g., self-driving, robotics, research labs, or top AI companies) is a strong signal.
- Bonus: construction industry background, or experience founding or building a product people paid for.
- US citizenship is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Compensation & BenefitsBase salary:
$120,000 - $180,000 USD annually. Equity available as part of the founding team package.
LocationOn-site in
San Francisco, CA, USA. Candidates must be based in SF or willing to relocate.
