Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

Clera

$100K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing products from inception to market success, with customer validation.
  • Strong frontend development skills in React and TypeScript, combined with full-stack capabilities.
  • Proficient in Python and capable of tackling complex mathematical challenges.
  • Solid computer science fundamentals, with an exceptional project portfolio accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Previous experience as a founding engineer or early team member in a startup environment.
  • Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for utility-first responsive design is an advantage.
  • Knowledge or background in construction, real estate, or PDF workflows is beneficial.
  • Excellent communication skills characterized by empathy and clarity, with a preference for impact-driven mindsets.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop user-friendly interfaces that effectively display AI model outputs.
  • Address complex challenges related to geometric data and user interaction.
  • Quickly produce and refine prototypes based on user feedback.
  • Take initiative in shaping both product direction and engineering practices as a founding team member.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product alignment with market needs.

Benefits

  • Equity participation due to the early-stage nature of the startup.
  • Opportunity to influence company culture and technical direction from its inception.
  • Dynamic work environment with the chance to work at the intersection of technology and construction.
Full Job Description
About the Role

This is a founding engineering role at an early-stage construction technology startup using AI and computer vision to automate blueprint analysis, material takeoffs, and cost estimation. You'll be among the first engineers on the team, with direct influence over the product, architecture, and culture at a critical moment in the company's growth.
What You'll Do
  • Build polished, intuitive UIs that surface computer vision model outputs to end users.
  • Solve complex challenges involving geometric data, streaming systems, and sophisticated user interactions.
  • Ship prototypes rapidly and iterate on them based on continuous real-world user feedback.
What We're Looking For
  • Demonstrated experience taking products from 0 to 1, ideally with proven traction or paying customers.
  • Strong frontend foundation in React and TypeScript, with full-stack capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Python and comfort with open-ended, math-oriented problems.
  • Solid CS fundamentals; an exceptional project portfolio can stand in for a formal degree.
  • Prior 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 workflows is a plus.
  • Outstanding communication skills marked by empathy and directness.
  • Previous founder experience or an impact-driven mindset is a bonus.
  • Exceptional new graduates with strong hustle and a fast learning curve are also welcome.
  • US citizenship required - visa sponsorship is not available.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 - $180,000 USD annually. Equity participation expected at this stage. No visa sponsorship available.
Location

On-site in San Francisco, CA, five days a week.

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