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# Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

- **Company:** CLERA, LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Data Streaming, TypeScript, ReactJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d9dc450cf896d87

## About the Role

Required:

 * Strong frontend experience, particularly with React and TypeScript
 * Proven full-stack ability - comfortable building 0-to-1 across the entire stack
 * Track record of shipping real products used or paid for by real users
 * Deep problem-solving skills, especially in open-ended, math-oriented contexts
 * Strong communication skills emphasizing empathy and honesty
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field (exceptional portfolio considered in lieu)
 * Experience as an early employee or founding engineer at a startup
 * Willingness to work fully in-person in San Francisco 5 days per week

Nice to Have:

 * Proficiency in Python
 * Experience in or with the construction industry (e.g. Autodesk, PDF workflows, real estate)
 * Prior founder experience or something you've built that people used or paid for, San Francisco, CA - fully on-site, 5 days per week. Candidates must be SF-based or willing to relocate.

## Description

Join an early-stage AI/ML startup tackling one of construction's most challenging problems: automating blueprint reading, cost estimation, and material takeoffs. The team raised a seed round from top-tier VCs before demo day and is deeply customer-obsessed. You'll be among the first engineers, owning the full stack and helping shape the product from the ground up., * Work with geometries, streaming data, and design complex user interactions

 * Ship initial prototypes quickly, then iterate based on direct user feedback
 * Collaborate closely with founders and customers to drive product direction


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