Join an early-stage, seed-funded AI startup in the construction tech space that is automating the process of reading construction blueprints and extracting material and cost data. The company is tackling a massive, largely manual industry problem using cutting-edge computer vision and AI — and this hire will be a core part of the technical foundation. If you love hard problems, shipping quickly, and iterating directly with users, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
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Focus on the intelligence layer — ML models, algorithms, and AI systems — rather than the application layer
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Apply the latest computer vision, LLM, and AI techniques to real construction documents (blueprints, plans, specs)
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Ship initial prototypes fast, then iterate based on direct user feedback
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Help design and coordinate a model-garden architecture for blueprint understanding
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Work on object detection models and supporting ML pipelines in production
What We’re Looking For
Required:
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Hands-on applied Computer Vision and ML/Deep Learning experience
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Strong Python skills
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Proven 0-to-1 builder — you have shipped AI/ML systems to production
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Growth mindset: we value trajectory over pedigree
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Comfortable with ambiguity, early-stage grind, and getting deep into hard problems
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Communicates with empathy and honesty
Nice to Have:
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Prior founder or startup experience — you’ve built something people used or paid for
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Background in construction, architecture, or related trades
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Impact-driven mindset aligned with making housing and infrastructure more accessible
Compensation & Details
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Salary: $100,000 – $180,000 USD annually
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Employment: Full-time
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Visa sponsorship: Not available
Location
This role is fully on-site in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be SF-based or willing to relocate.