Founding Engineer (AI + Geometry / CAD)
clera · Karlsruhe
Job description
About the role
This is a founding engineering role at an early‑stage AEC software startup rethinking building design from the ground up for AI. You will help build the geometry and data core of a new BIM authoring tool, working directly alongside founders who have shipped widely‑used CAD and real‑time rendering products used by architects worldwide.
Key responsibilities
- Design and build the geometry and data core of a next‑generation BIM authoring tool, written from scratch for AI agents.
- Develop AI agents that plan, generate, and edit real building models.
- Build generative design systems that respect building codes and client‑specific constraints.
- Work across the full stack, picking up whichever area needs attention each week.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and, over time, help shape the engineering team and culture.
Required profile
- Shipped production software; independent serious projects are a plus.
- Hands‑on experience with 3D geometry or CAD (geometry kernels, B‑rep, mesh, CAD APIs, IFC, Revit, etc.).
- Daily practical use of LLMs and AI agents in engineering work.
- Generalist mindset comfortable moving across the stack quickly.
- Startup or founder experience; strong CS fundamentals; fluent English.
Required skills
- 3D geometry
- CAD APIs
- IFC
- Revit
- Python
- PyTorch
- TypeScript
- three.js
- LLMs
- AI agents
What we offer
- Salary starting at €100,000 annually, with additional upside for CTO‑level scope.
- Stock options.
- Fully remote work across Europe (including Switzerland and the UK).
- No visa sponsorship.
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