--- title: 'Senior Design Technologist at ICON' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-design-technologist-icon-austin-texas-d6cmx7zgf8nf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Senior Design Technologist at ICON - **Company:** ICON - **Location:** Austin Texas, United States - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers/jobs/6186666004 ## Job description ICON is seeking a Sr. Design Technologist to build the tooling and data structures that streamline the use of ICON's building products and system capabilities inside the design platforms customers and internal teams use, Revit and comparable BIM/CAD environments. This role increasingly applies LLM-driven and agentic tooling within the design environment to streamline how design intent translates into an ICON-compatible design, executing within an architecture set by ICON's Product Roadmap. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as a working-level subject-matter expert on industry-standard digital design platforms and workflows (Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, and comparable tools), providing that context to Software as input for feature and product decisions. - Own execution and day-to-day evolution of the digital design integrations, families, plugins, scripts, or platform-specific data structures, that surface ICON's building products inside design platforms, within the architecture set by ICON's Product Roadmap; escalate recommendations for architectural changes as they arise. - Build and maintain LLM-driven or agentic tooling within design tools (e.g., BIM plugins, internal design-automation scripts, proof-of-concept prototypes), scoped to ICON's internal design environment; tools that mature into customer-facing product features hand off to Software. - Define and maintain design rulesets and BIM input parameters that Software builds against; resolve edge cases escalated from contributors. - Establish and maintain QA and validation protocols for released design integrations, including versioned releases and regression coverage. - Review building product requirements from domain technical leads (Structures, Enclosure & Building Science, and other Product Development domains) and identify resulting revisions or additions needed to design integrations and tooling to support those products; resolving gaps in documentation prior to handoff to Software for implementation. - Partner with the Software team on features requiring deep BIM and computational-geometry input, contributing technical specifications and implementation-level review; flag cross-functional roadmap tradeoffs to the domain's Technical Lead and Product Owners as they arise. - Work directly with ICON's product team to identify hardware technology requirements that need to be surfaced within the design space through design integrations and their underlying data. - Coordinate testing of the Software team's implementation of building products with the relevant domain technical leads. - Proactively engage in technical discovery with internal and customer-facing teams, translating observed friction in the BIM-to-fabrication workflow into candidate product requirements for the domain's Technical Lead and Product Owners to prioritize. - Author and maintain technical reference documentation and usage standards for the domain's design integrations and tooling. - Identify and propose new tool or process integrations, including physical-to-digital and digital-to-physical bridging opportunities, bringing recommendations to department leadership for prioritization. - Provide regular progress and status updates on design integrations, tooling, and ruleset work to department and product leadership. ## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong technical focus. - 8+ years of related experience in BIM-driven design, design-to-fabrication workflows, or construction technology platforms; or 6+ years with a Master's; or 3+ years with a Ph.D. - Advanced proficiency in Revit and complementary BIM/CAD authoring tools, with a demonstrated track record of shipping design integrations (families, plugins, or scripts) into production use. - Demonstrated software delivery experience, including shipping internal tools or platform features against a release cadence. - Strong understanding of construction and design industry practices, including structural systems, architectural design, and construction sequencing. - Proven ability to translate architectural and building-science requirements into technical specifications for software collaboration. ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Depth in computational geometry and BIM interoperability — NURBS, BREP, IFC schema authoring, or comparable frameworks. - Experience productizing construction elements and translating bespoke design intent into reproducible, validated platform components. - Background in 3D printing, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies applied to construction. - Exposure to physical-to-digital data pipelines (e.g., LiDAR-to-model workflows, computer vision) as a plus signal for the domain's physical-digital bridging work. - Cloud-native automation or platform architecture literacy (e.g., APS/AWS-style pipelines). - Exposure to AI-augmented engineering tooling (agentic coding assistants, MCP-based integrations) evaluated within a specific design workflow, rather than as a company-wide strategy mandate. ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended). Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON. As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes. [Internet Applicant Employment Notices](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KtxCrS8fV9XRApKaXFjKJ5twhzR_MkGE) ## About ICON ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ICON develops advanced 3D printing robotics, software, and materials to transform construction, tackling the global housing crisis and preparing to build on other worlds. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; last known round: Series B in February 2022) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Evan Loomis (Co-Founder) and others; the founding team is not fully detailed in public sources. ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Construction Technology (PropTech), Robotics, Advanced Materials, Aerospace (Off-Planet R&D) - **Target customers**: B2B (homebuilders, developers, military/defense), B2G (government/MILCON projects), and B2C (homebuyers via partner builders) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To advance humanity by using 3D printing robotics, software, and advanced materials to lower the cost and increase the speed and quality of construction, tackling the global housing crisis and preparing to build on other worlds. ## Products & Services - **Vulcan Construction System**: A large-scale 3D printing robotic system that prints single-story and multi-story concrete homes and structures. Type: Hardware + Software. - **Phoenix Multi-Story Printer**: A newer, radical robotic printer unveiled to enable multi-story construction. Type: Hardware + Software. - **Proprietary Advanced Materials (e.g., Lavacrete)**: A low-carbon, high-strength concrete mix designed specifically for 3D printing. Type: Material. - **Digital Catalog for Residential Architecture**: A catalog of pre-designed, printable home models. Type: Software/Service. - **AI Architect for Home Design**: An AI-powered tool for home design and construction planning. Type: Software. - **Off-Planet R&D**: Research and development of construction systems for use on the Moon and Mars, including work under NASA contracts. Type: R&D Service. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Private company). - **Key Metric**: $564.7M in total funding across 8 rounds. Annual revenue estimated at $18.0M (source: LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tiger Global Management (led Series B), Moderne Ventures (led Series A), Oakhouse Partners (led Seed). Partners include NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and various homebuilding firms. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 228 employees (+10.8% YoY); 42 active job postings (+223.1% YoY); expansion into military construction (MILCON); ongoing development of the Phoenix multi-story printer and Off-Planet systems. ## Competitive Advantages - **Pioneer & First-Mover**: One of the first companies to successfully deploy large-scale 3D printing for livable homes, creating a strong brand and operational track record. - **Vertically Integrated Technology Stack**: Proprietary robotics, software, and materials are all developed in-house, creating a defensible moat and optimized system performance. - **High-Profile Government & Space Contracts**: Partnerships with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense provide credibility, non-dilutive funding, and a unique market position. - **Mission-Driven Brand**: The dual mission of solving the housing crisis and building on other worlds attracts top talent and media attention. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Military & Government Projects (MILCON)**: A major focus is on winning and delivering large-scale construction projects for the U.S. military. - **Multi-Story Construction**: The Phoenix printer represents a key strategic pivot to enable taller, denser buildings, opening up new market segments. - **Commercialization & Replicability**: Moving from R&D and pilot projects to a repeatable, scalable business model that can be deployed globally. - **Off-Planet Systems**: Continued R&D for lunar and Martian construction, maintaining a long-term vision that differentiates the company. ## Why Work Here - **Mission & Impact**: The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that directly addresses the global housing crisis and has a tangible, physical impact. The "Earth and beyond" mission is a powerful motivator. - **Hands-On, Cross-Disciplinary Learning**: Employees gain deep, practical experience across robotics, materials science, software, and field operations. Learning is accelerated. - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Includes medical/dental/vision, mental health coverage, "Use What You Need" PTO, generous parental leave, 401K with Roth IRA, and employee stock options. - **Culture**: Described as fast-paced, intense, and driven by a sense of urgency and ownership. Attracts builders, engineers, and operators who want to reinvent an industry. - **Work Policy**: Roles are primarily based in Austin, TX (HQ), with some field positions in Miami, FL. The environment is largely on-site, especially for engineering, operations, and print roles. - **Considerations**: The culture is also noted for high volatility, including a 25% workforce reduction in January 2025. Workload can be intense with long hours, and leadership is described as uneven by some sources. Candidates seeking stability and process maturity may find the environment challenging. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/icon-build/faq/workplace-perception) ## Sources 1. [iconbuild.com](https://www.iconbuild.com/) 2. [iconbuild.com/careers](https://www.iconbuild.com/careers) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech) 5. 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