Clera

Founding Engineer, Applied AI

San Francisco
Salary
$120,000 - $180,000 annually
Level
Mid
Work type
On-site · San Francisco
Visa
Not offered

Open. First seen 26 October 2026.

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About the role

About the Role

Join an early-stage construction technology team developing AI tools for understanding blueprints and supporting project cost estimation. You will focus on the intelligence layer, building computer vision and machine learning systems from prototypes into dependable tools that improve construction workflows.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and improve the computer vision, machine learning, and AI systems that power blueprint analysis.
  • Explore and apply current computer vision and large language model techniques to practical construction problems.
  • Build initial prototypes quickly, then refine them using user feedback.
  • Contribute pragmatically to early-stage product work beyond core model development when needed.

What We're Looking For

  • Hands-on applied computer vision and machine learning experience, including Python and deep learning.
  • Experience taking an AI system from an early concept through production deployment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, a growth mindset, and comfort working through ambiguous, practical challenges.
  • Clear, empathetic communication and willingness to be candid about results.
  • Interest in improving housing affordability and construction workflows.
  • Construction or social-impact experience, or having built a product adopted or paid for by users, is a plus.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work full-time on-site in San Francisco, or relocate.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $120,000 to $180,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Computer Vision · Deep Learning

Rare in Clera's other 299 open postings.

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

Compared with Clera's other open jobs.

The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 449 open in Engineering. 383 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (198 of 449), LLM (189 of 449), TypeScript (180 of 449), React (143 of 449), Machine Learning (118 of 449), PostgreSQL (84 of 449), JavaScript (80 of 449)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Clera's own job board.

Other openings for this role

2 open postings for this role in San Francisco, first posted 21 October 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.

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