Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

Clera

$100K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience taking products from concept to execution, preferably with customer traction.
  • Strong frontend skills in React and TypeScript, alongside full-stack experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and excellent problem-solving skills, particularly with mathematical challenges.
  • Solid computer science fundamentals; a strong project portfolio can substitute a formal degree.
  • Previous experience as a founding engineer or early employee in a startup environment.
  • Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for responsive UI design is advantageous.
  • Experience in construction or real estate workflows is a bonus.
  • A background or interest in founding roles or impact-driven work is highly valued.
  • Exceptional recent graduates who learn quickly and are motivated are encouraged to apply.
  • US Citizenship required; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

  • Build intuitive user interfaces that display outputs from computer vision models.
  • Address complex geometry rendering, streaming systems, and advanced user interactions.
  • Rapidly develop prototypes and iterate based on user feedback.

Benefits

  • Equity is expected as part of the founding team structure.
  • Collaborative on-site work environment in San Francisco, California.
Full Job Description
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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