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About the Role

Join an early-stage construction technology team as its founding applied AI engineer. You will build the intelligence layer behind tools that interpret construction blueprints and support faster, more efficient project estimation, with a focus on turning computer vision and AI research into useful prototypes.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and improve computer vision, machine learning, and AI systems, focusing on the intelligence layer rather than the application layer.

  • Evaluate and apply current computer vision models, large language models, and other AI approaches to challenging construction data problems.

  • Build and ship initial prototypes quickly, then refine them using feedback from users.

  • Contribute pragmatically to early-stage product 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; candidates across experience levels are considered, from 0 to 10+ years.

  • Experience taking an AI system from an initial concept to production deployment.

  • Strong problem-solving ability, a growth mindset, and comfort tackling ambiguous challenges and practical early-stage work.

  • Clear, empathetic, and candid communication, including openness about what is and is not working.

  • Motivation to help make housing more affordable through improved construction workflows.

  • Construction or social-impact experience is helpful, as is having built a product or tool that people adopted or paid for.

  • Must be a US citizen and able to work full-time in the San Francisco office or relocate.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $120,000 to $180,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States. Full-time office attendance is expected.

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  • Role Founding Engineer (Applied AI)
  • Experience 3-4 years
  • Work type On-site
  • Location United States
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Clera
AI & Machine Learning · 500+ Members · United States

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Job Overview

Approx. salary range

200K – 250K

Our estimate — this employer did not publish a salary

Our estimate, not the employer’s. Worked out from the middle half of 46 comparable roles on Neural Jobs that did publish a salary, in the same field, country and experience band. The real figure for this job may be different.

Eligibility
United States Right to work in the United States required.
Workplace
On-site
Job Posted:
1 day ago
Job Type
Full Time
Experience
3-4 years

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