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# Senior Software Engineer, Data at ICON

- **Company:** ICON
- **Location:** Austin Texas, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers/jobs/6119090004

## Job description

ICON is looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers our data-driven products and services.

Data Engineering Responsibilities

- Design and build robust data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data from a variety of internal and external sources.
- Develop and maintain large, high quality datasets that power machine learning models and analytical products.
- Build scalable data storage, processing, and serving infrastructure on cloud platforms.
- Develop tooling and services for data labeling, data review, and dataset curation at scale.
- Find and evaluate new external data sources - manage relationships with data partners and vendors.
- Contribute to CI/CD practices and engineering standards across the data platform.

Data Science Responsibilities

- Partner with ML engineers and researchers to design feature pipelines and experiment infrastructure.
- Apply statistical and analytical techniques to assess dataset quality, identify gaps, and surface insights.
- Develop efficient algorithms and data models to curate data and maintain high quality and consistency.
- Design and evaluate metrics to measure dataset health and model readiness.
- Translate ambiguous research questions into well defined data problems with measurable outcomes.

## Minimum Qualifications

- 7+ years of software development experience.
- 5+ years of hands on experience managing and engineering data at scale.
- Proficiency in Python, TypeScript and SQL.
- Experience with cloud data services and storage technologies (e.g., S3, Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and core data science concepts (feature engineering, data distributions, model evaluation etc).
- Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive projects end-to-end.

## Preferred Skills and Experience

- Experience building large datasets for machine learning training and evaluation.
- Proficiency with data science libraries (pandas, NumPy etc.).
- AWS experience, including CDK or similar managed services.
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect etc).
- Experience with modern CI/CD workflows
- Experience partnering with external organizations or managing 3rd party data vendors.

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
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3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/icon-build/faq/workplace-perception)

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