Engineering Tech Lead

Constrafor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership within Constrafor

Hybrid office schedule (Hudson Yards)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO plan

Collaborative, fast-moving culture

Job summary

Constrafor, a SaaS and fintech platform for construction, seeks an Engineering Tech Lead to guide Cru.ai—the AI-powered back-office platform for subcontractors. You will shape the architecture, set technical direction, and drive execution while staying hands-on with code.

You will mentor engineers, establish best practices, and collaborate with CTO, Product, and design teams to deliver scalable, secure software that delivers real business value to customers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building and scaling modern SaaS apps.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or engineering teams.
• Proficient with Python, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS.
• Experience building AI-enabled products or integrating LLMs into production apps.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, RESTful APIs, cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and development of Cru.ai, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Serve as the technical lead for major initiatives from design through deployment.
• Build and optimize AI-powered product experiences by integrating LLMs and AI services.
• Collaborate with Product & Design to translate customer problems into solutions.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and architectural leadership; foster engineering excellence.
• Define and champion best practices across software architecture, testing, observability, security, and deployment.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to translate feedback into product improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

AWS

Frontend frameworks

Job description

Constrafor is a SaaS and fintech platform purpose-built for construction. We are setting new standards of productivity and cost-efficiency for the way General Contractors and Subcontractors manage procurement & financial transactions. With over $30 million of VC financing, we are forging the path for construction innovation. Join us on our mission to advance the largest industry in the world.

We're seeking an exceptional Engineering Tech Lead to lead the development of Cru.ai, Constrafor's AI-powered platform that's transforming how subcontractors manage their back office operations. As the technical leader for one of our most exciting products, you'll help shape the architecture, technical direction, and execution of a platform that's redefining accounting automation and financial workflows in construction.

In this role, you'll partner closely with CTO, Product, and engineering teams to build intelligent, scalable, and intuitive software that delivers real business value to our customers. You'll remain hands on in the code while leading technical decision making, mentoring engineers, and establishing engineering best practices that enable the team to move quickly without compromising quality.

This is a unique opportunity to help build the first AI-powered back-office platform purpose-built for subcontractors, working on cutting edge AI experiences that automate manual workflows, improve financial visibility, and fundamentally change how construction businesses operate.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical architecture and development of Cru.ai, ensuring the platform is scalable, secure, and highly performant.
• Serve as the technical lead for major initiatives, driving projects from design through deployment while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Build and optimize AI-powered product experiences by integrating LLMs, AI services, and intelligent workflows into customer facing applications.
• Partner closely with Product & Design to transform customer problems into intuitive solutions.
• Mentor engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural leadership while fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Define and champion best practices across software architecture, testing, observability, security, and deployment.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, reduce technical debt, and continuously enhance system reliability.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to better understand workflows and translate feedback into impactful product improvements.
• Participate in hiring and help build a world‑class engineering team.
• Lead by example through hands on coding while helping establish the long term technical vision for Cru.ai.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience building and scaling modern SaaS applications, including experience leading technical initiatives or engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in Python, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience building AI enabled products or integrating LLMs and AI services into production applications.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, RESTful APIs, cloud architecture, and scalable software design.
• Proven ability to architect complex systems while balancing speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.
• Passion for building exceptional products, writing clean code, and continuously improving engineering practices.
• Equity ownership within Constrafor.
• Hybrid office schedule (3 days from our Hudson Yards office).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous PTO plan.
• A collaborative, fast-moving engineering culture where you'll have meaningful ownership.
• Opportunity to help build one of the construction industry's most innovative AI products and make a lasting impact on thousands of contractors.

Constrafor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.