Founding MEP Software Engineer
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
18 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
15 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
Join an early-stage AI-powered AEC software company as a founding engineer for its MEP product area. You will combine hands-on MEP design expertise with software engineering to shape workflows and help advance how buildings are designed.
What Youll Do
- Build HVAC electrical plumbing and piping content libraries on a code-first CAD platform defining criteria for AI-generated work.
- Shape the MEP product roadmap by identifying workflow needs product opportunities and gaps in the current approach.
- Review AI-generated MEP designs for engineering standards and real-world requirements.
- Work with MEP design firms to understand workflows develop initial content libraries and support customer onboarding.
- Write Python and TypeScript/React software to build platform features and content packs using AI coding tools to accelerate development.
What Were Looking For
- 2 to 10 years of professional MEP design experience at an engineering firm in HVAC electrical or plumbing systems.
- Software engineering experience beyond basic scripting with professional experience in Python TypeScript full-stack development or related work.
- A BS or MS in mechanical engineering computer science physics or computational design ideally from a highly regarded program.
- Hands-on HVAC knowledge such as ductwork layouts load calculations and equipment selection and familiarity with CAD/BIM tools such as Revit or AutoCAD.
- Initiative in developing product ideas experience with occasional customer-facing work and an interest in rethinking MEP workflows with AI.
- Experience with internal automation AI or computational design in an MEP or AEC setting is helpful.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $150000 to $200000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco California. Relocation assistance is available.