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# Forward Deployed Engineer (Design + BIM) at Augrade Inc

- **Company:** Augrade Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $150k–$200k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/augrade/481cbe52-58af-433c-b224-6e91bc91fbd6

## Job description

We are empowering people to go from concepts to construction within hours, enhancing collaboration in the world of atoms & pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, for humanity over the next few decades. For phase 1, we're training foundational AI models that create building code-compliant BIM models, cost analysis & documentation from 2D building blueprints. We are a small team of 32+ and looking for people passionate about 3D generation/reconstruction. We’re targeting $100B+ opportunity in construction’s design, estimation, and planning software—ripe for disruption by AI-first platforms. If you're interested in joining an early stage AI startup building foundational models, geometric and physics engines from scratch to transform how the world designs and builds infrastructure, with real autonomy and the resources to solve hard problems, apply or reach out to us today.

Build the Future of AI-Powered Building Design We're building the AI infrastructure that will transform how buildings are designed and delivered. Our mission is to enable teams to go from concept to construction in hours—not weeks—by combining foundational AI models with advanced geometric reasoning, BIM intelligence, and physics-based systems. We're starting by training AI models that automatically generate building code-compliant BIM models, cost estimates, and construction documentation from 2D building plans. Our long-term vision is to redefine how the world designs, plans, and builds physical infrastructure. We're a team of 32+ engineers, researchers, and builders tackling one of the largest software opportunities in the built world: a $100B+ market spanning design, estimation, planning, and construction workflows. If you're excited about AI, computational design, 3D generation, and solving challenging engineering problems, we'd love to hear from you.

## About the Role

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who combines deep design expertise with exceptional BIM execution. This is not a traditional BIM modeling role. You'll be responsible for applying engineering judgment while working closely with our AI and product teams to improve how buildings are generated, validated, and documented. You'll contribute directly to the intelligence behind our platform by bringing real-world design expertise into AI-powered workflows. Our vision is for every Forward Deployed Engineer to independently deliver complex projects across multiple disciplines while helping shape the next generation of AI-assisted building design.

## What You'll Do

- Design buildings and building systems within your primary discipline from concept through detailed design.
- Develop, coordinate, and manage BIM models across multiple disciplines, including Architecture, Structural, and MEP.
- Deliver high-quality project work across a diverse portfolio of commercial and infrastructure projects.
- Apply engineering expertise to improve AI-generated designs, validation rules, and automated design workflows.
- Collaborate closely with AI researchers, software engineers, and product teams to translate engineering knowledge into scalable systems.
- Evaluate design quality, constructability, code compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Support client engagements, communicate technical recommendations, and represent our platform in project discussions.
- Help define best practices for AI-enabled design and BIM execution.

## What We're Looking For

Required

- 14-20 years of experience delivering complex building projects from design through documentation.
- Professional experience in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or Building Systems Design.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design projects within at least one engineering discipline.
- Strong BIM expertise with Revit and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Comprehensive understanding of building codes, engineering standards, and design best practices.
- Ability to work across multiple building systems while maintaining design quality.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup where ownership and autonomy are expected.

## Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

- Multifamily developments
- Commercial buildings
- Data centers
- Airports
- Healthcare facilities
- Research laboratories
- Industrial or manufacturing facilities
- Semiconductor or mission-critical infrastructure

Experience from engineering consultancies, EPC firms, multidisciplinary design firms, or design-build organizations is highly valued.

## Nice to Have

- Dynamo, Grasshopper, Rhino, or computational design experience
- Python or scripting for BIM automation
- AI-assisted design workflows
- Digital engineering or Design Technology experience
- BIM automation, QA/QC, or model validation
- Exposure to digital twins, reality capture, or 3D reconstruction

Why Join Us? You'll have the opportunity to help build foundational AI models that redefine how buildings are designed worldwide. Instead of simply using design software, you'll influence the intelligence behind it—working alongside engineers and AI researchers to create systems that automate complex design tasks while maintaining engineering quality and code compliance. If you're passionate about the intersection of engineering, BIM, AI, and computational design—and want to solve some of the hardest problems in the built environment—we'd love to meet you.

## About Augrade Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Augrade is an AI research lab building an agentic platform to automate pre-construction workflows—converting 2D blueprints into code-compliant 3D BIM models, cost estimates, and documentation in hours or days.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Pre-Seed round, July 2024)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (with an office in Bangalore, India)
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Keshav Sharma (CEO) and Rajith Shetty (Co-Founder & SVP Software)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Construction technology (AI-powered pre‑construction automation)
- **Target customers**: B2B – architects, real estate developers, construction firms, and industrial project owners (data centers, factories, hospitals, schools, residential complexes)
- **Mission**: “Enable Humans to build infrastructure on Earth & Beyond. Augmenting human capabilities for next few generations & build a better future.” ([augrade.com](https://www.augrade.com/))

## Products & Services
- **[Dreamspace](https://www.augrade.com/)**: AI tool that converts PDFs and 2D blueprints into 3D BIM models, material take‑offs, Bill of Quantities (BOQs), and Construction Documents (CDs). Supports parametric editing and real‑time collaboration across 10+ design tools. Available as browser or desktop application.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Pre‑Seed funding round closed July 2024 (amount undisclosed)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; mentioned in Qualcomm Design in India Challenge (YourStory, Jan 2024) ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/augrade))
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 14 employees (+18.8% YoY) as of mid‑2025
  - LinkedIn followers: 1,690 (+29.4% yearly)
  - 2 offices (San Francisco HQ + Bangalore)
  - Active hiring across engineering, sales, and AI roles

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI‑powered parametric editing** – users can edit designs and see effects in real time, with multiple AI‑generated options.
- **2‑way cross‑compatibility** with all major design tools – changes made in any tool are reflected instantly in Dreamspace.
- **Speed of execution** – core value “Speed” emphasizes delivering groundbreaking solutions faster than competitors.
- **End‑to‑end automation** – from 2D blueprints to code‑compliant 3D BIM models, BOQs, and CDs in hours/days, reducing manual effort and project timelines.

## Strategic Focus
- Automate the entire pre‑construction workflow: design, estimation, and vendor management.
- Phase‑based vision: first phase reinvents design/engineering so anyone can design homes or products and 3D print/construct them.
- Target high‑growth verticals: data centers, factories, warehouses, hospitals, and residential complexes.
- Continue building an “AI architect + engineer” agentic platform.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Core values – Transparency, Empower People, Speed, Privacy & Security, Outside the box. Emphasis on open communication, accountability, and helping each other excel.
- **Work policy**: Hybrid (San Francisco and Bangalore) – some roles are in‑office, others hybrid. Typical on‑site time varies by role.
- **Team size**: Small (~14 people), offering high ownership and impact. Growing fast (18.8% YoY).
- **Engineering culture**: Work on cutting‑edge AI problems (computer vision, 3D modeling, agentic systems) with a modern tech stack (JavaScript, Python, React, Three.js, Unity, WebAssembly).
- **Perks**: Not explicitly detailed, but career page states “no limitations” and “there’s a place for everyone.” Active hiring for roles like Founding AI Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, Data Engineer, and Enterprise Account Executive.

## Sources
1. [augrade.com](https://www.augrade.com/) – Company website (overview, products, mission)
2. [linkedin.com/company/augrade](https://www.linkedin.com/company/augrade) – LinkedIn profile (employees, funding, updates)
3. [builtin.com/company/augrade-inc](https://builtin.com/company/augrade-inc) – Built In company profile (jobs, offices, culture summary)
4. [augrade.com/OurStory](https://www.augrade.com/OurStory) – Team and core values
5. [augrade.com/Career](https://www.augrade.com/Career) – Careers page (culture, open roles)
6. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/augrade](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/augrade) – Current job listings (provided but not crawled; referenced for completeness)

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