Founding Engineer (Applied AI)
clera · San Francisco · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join an early-stage construction technology team as a Founding Engineer focused on applied AI. You will build the intelligence layer behind tools that interpret construction blueprints and support faster, more affordable construction workflows.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop and improve computer vision, machine learning, and AI systems, with a focus on object detection and coordinating models.
- Explore and apply current computer vision techniques, large language models, and other AI systems to practical problems.
- Build and ship early prototypes quickly, then refine them using user feedback.
- Contribute to pragmatic early-stage work beyond core modeling when needed.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Hands-on applied computer vision and machine learning experience, including Python and deep learning; the role is open to a broad range of experience levels.
- Experience building an AI system from 0 to 1 and deploying it in production.
- Comfort working through ambiguous, challenging problems and taking on practical work beyond modeling.
- A growth mindset and an empathetic, candid communication style.
- Motivation to use AI to help make housing more affordable.
- Construction or social-impact experience is useful, as is having built a product or project adopted or paid for by users.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary range: $120,000 to $180,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Full-time, on-site in San Francisco, California. Candidates must be based in the area or willing to relocate.