Smart Building Engineer

KODE Labs; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible PTO

Career development

Custom onboarding

Job summary

KODE Labs, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Application Engineer to join our team. You’ll enable core features of KODE OS, ensure deployments meet client needs, and deliver value across projects.

You’ll collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Client Success to troubleshoot, design scalable workflows, and document solutions. A strong background in HVAC systems and Python helps you translate data into action.

Qualifications

• Experience in Smart Building, IoT, or software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with FDD or building automation apps is a plus.
• Solid data analysis skills and ability to translate insights into action.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting (e.g., Python).
• Excellent communication and collaboration with technical and client-facing teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or HVAC engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enable core applications and future KODE OS features.
• Identify and resolve deployment gaps or blockers; design custom workflows when needed.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Client Success teams.
• Interpret technical documentation to plan and execute application enablement.
• Troubleshoot complex challenges and ensure meaningful client results.
• Provide feedback to improve deployment standards and product capabilities.
• Support clients by ensuring applications are optimized and well-documented.

Skills

IoT / Smart Building

Data analysis

Python

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering / HVAC Engineering

Tools

Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)

Job description

• Date Opened 09/18/2025
• Country United States

Job Description

KODE Labs, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking to hire a full-time Application Engineer to join our team. At KODE Labs, our mission is to build the best technology that empowers our team to deliver the best possible experience for our clients every single day. To make this happen, we depend on talented and ambitious people who share our passion for innovation and excellence.

What You Will Do

As an Application Engineer, you’ll play a key role in enabling and supporting the core features of our smart building platform, KODE OS . You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to make sure applications are deployed according to standards, aligned with client needs, and consistently deliver value.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and enable core applications, and future KODE OS features.
• Identify and resolve any gaps or blockers in deployment, designing custom solutions (workflows, routines, adapters) when needed.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Client Success teams to ensure applications work seamlessly and meet client-specific use cases.
• Interpret and review technical documentation (such as mechanical drawings and sequences of operations) to plan and execute application enablement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring applications deliver meaningful results and insights for clients.
• Provide ongoing feedback to improve processes, deployment standards, and product capabilities.
• Support clients and partners by ensuring applications are optimized, documented, and aligned with operational goals.

Requirements

• Experience in the Smart Building, IoT, or software engineering space.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, with the ability to understand practical applications.
• Familiarity with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) or other building automation applications is a plus.
• Solid data analysis skills, with the ability to work across diverse data sets and translate insights into action.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting (e.g., Python or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable solutions.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and client-facing teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Discretionary bonus program
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Flexible paid time off
• Dynamic team and exciting projects
• Custom-tailored onboarding experience
• Friendly, collaborative work environment
• Team activities and social events

Join the Team

KODE Labs is a real estate technology company founded in 2017 with a mission to transform the way people, buildings, and systems operate. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, we are a driving force behind the adoption of smart building technology.

When you join the KODE Labs team, you create your own career path. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we help you unlock your full potential.