Founding AI Engineer, Scan-to-BIM

About this role

Join an early-stage AI startup building foundational models to automate construction design and planning. As a Founding AI Engineer, you'll own the end-to-end scan-to-BIM pipeline, transforming raw 3D scan data into code-compliant, constructible building models using computer vision and geometric algorithms.

What you'll do

• Design and ship the complete scan-to-BIM pipeline from data ingestion through parametric model generation
• Build 3D scene understanding algorithms to segment and reconstruct building elements from noisy, real-world scan data
• Develop IFC-compliant BIM outputs compatible with Revit and AEC workflows
• Create evaluation frameworks and accuracy benchmarks that measure constructibility and real-world usability
• Own production 3D geometry pipelines and debug coordinate systems, registration, and data quality issues
• Solve novel problems in building reconstruction that go beyond existing academic benchmarks

What they're looking for

• 3D computer vision and LiDAR/point cloud processing in production systems
• Python and/or C++ for end-to-end pipeline architecture
• Open3D, PCL, or equivalent 3D processing frameworks
• Semantic or instance segmentation of 3D data
• Graph neural networks or learning on graph-structured data
• CAD/BIM tools and parametric model generation
• First-principles problem-solving in ambiguous spaces
• Digital twins or reality capture systems (nice to have)

Benefits

• Generous PTO and sick leave
• ESOPs commensurate with impact
• Visa sponsorship for select candidates
• Small founding team (20+) with autonomy to solve hard problems
• Access to resources and infrastructure for foundational AI model development
• Opportunity to disrupt a $100B+ construction software market