Senior Software Engineer (Computational Geometry & BIM)
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- ICON is looking for an experienced, open-minded, structured thinker who loves to solve complex problems and appreciates the value of prototyping and iterating applications over time
- As a Senior Software Engineer II focusing on Computational Geometry & BIM at ICON, you will be responsible for developing and architecting the pre-print, computational geometry software platform for ICON’s construction printing systems
- This role is based on site at our Austin, TX HQ Campus
- Lead the design and implementation of new features and products to support our BuildOS design platform
- Architect and develop cutting-edge geometric algorithms that unlock the potential of ICON 3D printing technology
- Build and maintain internal tools to help visualize, instrument and debug the 3D printing process
- Partner with Architects, Structural Engineers and Building Scientists to convert architectural plans to highly efficient and structurally sound path-planning algorithms
- Work closely with R&D engineers to perfect print quality across ICON’s lineup of devices and materials
- Create robust software integrations with 3rd party CAD and CAM software
- Design and develop BIM automation tooling to streamline architectural workflows and extract design intelligence from building models
- Lead exploration and prototyping of AI-driven design approaches for generative design, design optimization, and intelligent automation of construction planning
- Build systems that bridge architectural intent with manufacturing constraints through computational design
- Drive technical standards and best practices for computational geometry systems
- 8+ years of professional experience as a software engineer with demonstrated technical leadership
- Strong experience building platforms, micro-services, and APIs at scale
- A willingness to accept failure, learn and try again, and an open mind to try solutions that may seem impossible at first
- Track record of architecting complex systems and making sound technical decisions
- Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team growth
- Proven ability to work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders to rapidly analyze and reduce large requirements into small deliverables
- Excellent ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both in-person and via written asynchronous channels
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Strong Node.js and TypeScript experience, with a functional programming approach
- Deep mathematical background in geometry, linear algebra, numerical analysis and advanced 3D mathematics
- A passion for learning new disciplines and gaining a deep understanding of how other professionals do their work
- Advanced degree in Computer Science
- Extensive experience with tools and services that leverage three-dimensional trigonometry to calculate and analyze shapes and tool paths
- Strong intuition for physical systems and principles of stability
- Hands-on experience with BIM platforms (Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper) and their APIs for automation
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and applications in design, generative modeling, or optimization problems
- Experience in computational design, algorithmic architecture, or design automation
- Proven experience interfacing with CAD and CAM software APIs
- Experience with parametric modeling frameworks and computational design tools
- React, Redux, and RxJs experience
- Strong interest in the principles of parametric architecture
- PostgreSQL, GraphQL experience
- Experience with geometric kernel libraries (CGAL, Open CASCADE, etc.)
- Modern CI/CD workflows: GitHub, Jenkins, Travis, etc