Computational Design Engineer: AI-Driven 3D Site Tools

Build Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Founder’s track

Autonomy

Job summary

Build Technologies is seeking a Computational Design Engineer to own how Build looks, feels and works, and ship it in production code. This role blends design and engineering: you will design the product and the 3D/site design tools, then build them with production React and TypeScript on the frontend, and Rhino, Grasshopper and Python for geometry.

You will work directly with James SE and engineers to deliver tools that help clients plan sites quickly.

Qualifications

• Trained in architecture, product, or computational design with hands-on coding.
• Experience turning design concepts into production-ready UI and tools.
• Portfolio showing shipped frontend and design tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design the product and 3D/site design tooling, then implement in production code.
• Develop front end in React/TypeScript; ensure quality and consistency.
• Build a cohesive design system and reusable components.
• Create maps and site data interfaces that support fast decision making.
• Collaborate with engineers and domain experts to ship quickly.

Skills

Rhino

Grasshopper

Python

React

TypeScript

Next.js

Three.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Computational Design

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Python

React

TypeScript

Next.js

Three.js

Job description

Build Technologies is seeking a Computational Design Engineer to own how Build looks, feels and works, and ship it in production code. This role blends design and engineering: you will design the product and the 3D/site design tools, then build them with production React and TypeScript on the frontend, and Rhino, Grasshopper and Python for geometry.

You will work directly with James SE and engineers to deliver tools that help clients plan sites quickly.