Software Engineer, AI CAD Workflow Automation

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an independent software engineer in Austin to design and build internal tools that automate the generation of CAD drawings from complex requirements. You will translate engineering needs into scalable software designs, scripts, and automated workflows, and mentor engineers on AI-assisted CAD processes.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems teams to ensure outputs meet stringent constraints, establish runbooks, and debug cross‑system pipelines.

Qualifications

• Independent software engineer who can design, build, and deploy maintainable services, tools, or software components.
• Experience writing scripts or software that interacts with CAD systems, mechanical design tools, or parametric design APIs.
• Hands-on experience implementing AI-assisted workflows, automation scripts, or agentic frameworks.
• Write clear technical runbooks, usage guides, and training material for technical users.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++ and familiarity with CAD software APIs.
• Solid understanding of parametric CAD, 3D modeling, part drawings, and mechanical requirements translation.
• Clear communication and collaboration with engineers, software teams, and scientists.
• Comfortable in high-ambiguity environments where priorities can evolve.
• Respect for safety and engineering review processes when using AI-generated designs.
• Preferred: experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or nuclear design.
• Preferred: experience building developer productivity tools, CI/CD systems, or automated testing infrastructure for scientific workflows.
• Preferred: experience with advanced CAD scripting or geometric processing APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, maintainable internal software tools and workflows that automate the generation of CAD and part drawings from complex requirements.
• Translate physical and mechanical requirements into clear software designs, parametric CAD scripts, and automated design workflows.
• Teach mechanical and hardware engineers how to intake requirements and iterate on design solutions using AI-assisted CAD workflows.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure generated CAD drawings meet strict physical and operational constraints.
• Establish standards and runbooks to help mechanical engineers review and validate AI-generated CAD outputs before manufacturing.
• Systematically debug and troubleshoot complex workflows across system boundaries, including CAD software integrations and data pipelines.

Skills

Python

C++

AI workflows

CAD scripting

Runbooks

Parametric CAD

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks API

Onshape API

AutoCAD API

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, maintainable internal software tools and workflows that automate the generation of CAD and part drawings from complex requirements.
• Translate physical and mechanical requirements into clear software designs, parametric CAD scripts, and automated design workflows.
• Teach mechanical and hardware engineers how to intake requirements and iterate on design solutions using AI-assisted CAD workflows.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure generated CAD drawings meet strict physical and operational constraints.
• Establish standards and runbooks to help mechanical engineers review and validate AI-generated CAD outputs before manufacturing.
• Systematically debug and troubleshoot complex workflows across system boundaries, including CAD software integrations and data pipelines.

Requirements

• Experience as an independent software engineer who can design, build, and deploy maintainable services, tools, or software components.
• Experience writing scripts or software that interacts with CAD systems, mechanical design tools, or parametric design APIs.
• Hands‑on experience implementing AI‑assisted workflows, automation scripts, or agentic frameworks.
• Write clear technical runbooks, usage guides, and training material for technical users.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or C++ and familiarity with CAD software APIs (such as SolidWorks, Onshape, or AutoCAD).
• Solid understanding of parametric CAD, 3D modeling, part drawings, and mechanical requirements translation.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with mechanical engineers, software teams, and scientific partners.
• Comfortable in high‑ambiguity environments where priorities and hardware requirements can evolve.
• Strong respect for safety and engineering review processes when using AI‑generated designs.
• Preferred: experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, physical modeling, aerospace, target fabrication, or nuclear fusion design.
• Preferred: experience building developer productivity tools, CI/CD systems, or automated testing infrastructure for scientific or design workflows.
• Preferred: experience with advanced CAD scripting, geometric processing, or automated design generation APIs.