Senior Software Engineer, ICON
Computational Geometry & BIM
Construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems
Open for applications
Construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build as many dignified homes as possible.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of professional experience as a software engineer with demonstrated technical leadership
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders to rapidly analyze and reduce large requirements into small deliverables
- Strong experience building platforms, micro-services, and APIs at scale
- Track record of architecting complex systems and making sound technical decisions
- A willingness to accept failure, learn and try again, and an open mind to try solutions that may seem impossible at first
- Excellent ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both in-person and via written asynchronous channels
- Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team growth
Desirable
- Advanced degree in Computer Science
- A passion for learning new disciplines and gaining a deep understanding of how other professionals do their work
- Strong Node.js and TypeScript experience, with a functional programming approach
- Deep mathematical background in geometry, linear algebra, numerical analysis and advanced 3D mathematics
- Strong intuition for physical systems and principles of stability
- Extensive experience with tools and services that leverage three-dimensional trigonometry to calculate and analyze shapes and tool paths
- Hands-on experience with BIM platforms (Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper) and their APIs for automation
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and applications in design, generative modeling, or optimization problems
- Experience in computational design, algorithmic architecture, or design automation
- React, Redux, and RxJs experience
- Proven experience interfacing with CAD and CAM software APIs
- Experience with parametric modeling frameworks and computational design tools
- Strong interest in the principles of parametric architecture
- PostgreSQL, GraphQL experience
- Modern CI/CD workflows: GitHub, Jenkins, Travis, etc
- Experience with geometric kernel libraries (CGAL, Open CASCADE, etc.)
What the job involves
- ICON is looking for an experienced, open-minded, structured thinker who loves to solve complex problems and appreciates the value of prototyping and iterating applications over time
- As a Senior Software Engineer II focusing on Computational Geometry & BIM at ICON, you will be responsible for developing and architecting the pre-print, computational geometry software platform for ICON's construction printing systems
- Lead the design and implementation of new features and products to support our BuildOS design platform
- Architect and develop cutting-edge geometric algorithms that unlock the potential of ICON 3D printing technology
- Build and maintain internal tools to help visualize, instrument and debug the 3D printing process
- Partner with Architects, Structural Engineers and Building Scientists to convert architectural plans to highly efficient and structurally sound path-planning algorithms
- Work closely with R&D engineers to perfect print quality across ICON's lineup of devices and materials
- Create robust software integrations with 3rd party CAD and CAM software
- Design and develop BIM automation tooling to streamline architectural workflows and extract design intelligence from building models
- Lead exploration and prototyping of AI-driven design approaches for generative design, design optimization, and intelligent automation of construction planning
- Build systems that bridge architectural intent with manufacturing constraints through computational design
- Drive technical standards and best practices for computational geometry systems
Our take
We are currently facing a global housing crisis, with over 1B people living without adequate shelter. ICON is a 3D powered construction company that is setting out to redesign the homebuilding industry.
ICON develops advanced construction technologies by using 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials. Once operating a waitlist for home reservations, the ompany now offers homes for sale in Texas. Since its 2017 launch, ICON has raised significant funding, reflecting strong interesting its innovative approach to homebuilding.
The sheer scale of what can be done with ICON’s technology is extraordinary, so much so the company has a contract with NASA to develop systems to build on the Moon and Mars. It also partners with large scale residential communities, not-for-profit housing, and works on special projects like rocket landing pads. These are undoubtedly exciting times for ICON and it’ll be very interesting to see what comes next for the company.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Feb 2025
$56m
SERIES C
Nov 2022
$57.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $563.7m
Company HQ
East Congress, Austin, TX
Leadership
Jason Ballard
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded TreeHouse, the home upgrade company specializing in curated products and home project services
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