Software Engineer

About the company Our client is an early-stage software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a specialized engineering domain within a software platform, pairing hands-on development with deep technical design knowledge. The work spans shaping product direction, setting quality standards for automated outputs, reviewing results and supporting early external users. What you'll do - Build and maintain domain-specific content libraries on top of a core software engine, converting specialist knowledge into clear acceptance criteria. - Drive product thinking for your area, defining what strong tooling should look like and spotting gaps in the current strategy. - Review automated design outputs for quality, confirming they satisfy professional standards and practical needs. - Spend a few hours each week with external collaborators, learning how they work, seeding initial content and helping new users get started. - Write production code in Python and TypeScript to deliver platform features, using AI coding assistants to move quickly. Requirements What we're looking for - Hands-on professional experience designing building systems at an engineering consultancy, in mechanical, electrical or plumbing work. - Solid professional software development background that goes well beyond simple scripts. - Proficiency in Python or TypeScript. - A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, physics or computational design from a highly ranked university. - Self-direction and a habit of proposing your own product ideas rather than waiting for tasks. - Comfort with occasional customer-facing conversations. - Ability to work on-site five days per week. Bonus points - Experience creating internal automation or computational design tools at an engineering or construction firm. - Academic grounding in both a physical science or engineering discipline and computing. - Familiarity with design and modeling software, as a user or developer. - Knowledge of heating and cooling system design, including layout, load estimation and equipment selection. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year - Equity - Relocation support Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time