Founding Engineer

GROUNDWELL AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GROUNDWELL AI, Inc. is seeking a Founding Engineer to design, build, and scale core product and platform capabilities for a remote-first team.

You will develop production-grade software and integrate AI or data-driven components while collaborating with product and design partners to translate construction workflows into technical solutions. You will help set engineering best practices, influence architectural decisions, and select tools, frameworks, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills with production-grade applications
• Experience with AI, data, or backend systems
• Proficiency with developer tools including version control, testing, CI/CD, observability
• Ability to design scalable architectures for early-stage products

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale core product and platform capabilities
• Integrate AI or data-driven components into production systems
• Collaborate with product and design partners to translate workflows into technical solutions
• Establish engineering best practices and contribute to architecture decisions

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Go

ML integration

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

APIs

Job description

Company Description

GROUNDWELL AI, Inc. is an early-stage company creating a new AI-enabled category in construction technology, serving a North American market valued at approximately $470B. The company focuses on applying advanced artificial intelligence to solve complex problems for construction stakeholders and drive meaningful operational improvements. As a young and growing organization, GROUNDWELL AI offers opportunities to shape product direction, technical foundations, and long-term strategy. Team members collaborate closely with investors and design partners while working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Role Description

This full-time remote Founding Engineer role is focused on designing, building, and scaling core product and platform capabilities for GROUNDWELL AI. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing production-grade software, integrating AI or data-driven components, and collaborating with product and design partners to translate construction workflows into technical solutions. The Founding Engineer will establish engineering best practices, contribute to architectural decisions, and help choose tools, frameworks, and infrastructure. The role involves testing and debugging, monitoring performance, and iterating quickly based on user feedback. This position also includes close collaboration with leadership on roadmap planning, technical strategy, and hiring as the engineering team grows.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills, including experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and building production-quality applications.
• Experience with AI, data, or backend systems, such as machine learning integration, data pipelines, APIs, or cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency with developer tools and workflows, including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability practices.
• Ability to design and iterate on technical architectures for early-stage products, balancing speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Comfort working closely with non-technical stakeholders, gathering requirements, and translating domain problems into technical solutions.
• Experience in early-stage startups or fast-paced product environments, with a willingness to take ownership and operate with autonomy.
• Familiarity with construction, proptech, or industrial workflows is a plus but not required; strong curiosity and willingness to learn the domain are essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively in a remote environment, and commitment to inclusive, collaborative teamwork.