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title: 'Senior Software Engineer at econstruct'
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# Senior Software Engineer at econstruct

- **Company:** econstruct
- **Location:** Egypt
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-01-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct/7f05a35e-d7ca-46f5-b38d-e0c312c87eab

## Job description

e.construct We are an engineering firm that specializes in providing elegant engineering solutions for complex challenges. e.construct is a fast-growing firm with 7 offices around the world. At our core, we question how the very nature of how to evolve the structures that we inhabit to increase their performance and value.

we design structures such as bridges, high-rise design, precast concrete engineering and post-tensioning design. The firm's core work is structural engineering; however, e.construct is increasingly holistic at its approach to buildings and it has divisions in MEP, Geotechnical and emerging construction technology such as 3D printing of concrete, technology and 3D laser scanning.

VAES.ai We are a tech startup that is being incubated in the technology lab of e.construct and we employ technology to empower and eventually transform engineering. VAES’s mission is to reduce the amount of raw materials we design in our buildings and bridges by using optimization algorithms and machine learning.

VAES consists of a team of software developers, civil engineers, machine learning experts, architects and graphic designers that builds tools that engineers can use to design and manufacture the next generation of cities.

At VAES.ai, we’re building more than just a company—we’re shaping the future of technology, research, and sustainable solutions. We’re looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team.

What’s it like to work with us?

✨ Top Talent, Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with designers, researchers, software engineers, and structural experts across borders. 🔧 We Build What We Need: From our performance evaluation system to internal tools—we don’t rely on external software. We design what works for us. 🌱 Sustainability Is in Our DNA: This isn’t a slogan. VAES was founded with the environment in mind—from how we build to why we exist. 🛡️ Stability with Heart: We prioritize long-term growth and people-first decisions. We support our team through every phase of their journey—including when they explore new paths beyond our walls. 📣 Open Channels, Real Leaders: Leadership is accessible and involved. We don’t do the fake open-door thing. We know our strengths—and we know our gaps. If you’re someone who wants to make a visible, measurable impact, you’ll find a place here.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with Computational Structural Engineers to develop automation tools for Engineering Design. Amongst other libraries, you will be using Python libraries for QT (PySide6), VTK (pyvtk and pyvista), Numpy, Shapely, matplotlib, and scikit-spatial . Your software will integrate with existing industry standard Structural Engineering Software such as ETABS, Autodesk Revit and Opensees. Having solid geometrical and mathematical backgrounds will be extremely helpful in this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with a team to develop and maintain software for structural optimization.
- Manage the development process from initial idea to final release.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and test software components.
- Design and implement scalable software solutions.
- Mentor and Lead a team of junior Software Engineers

Qualifications & Skills:

- Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- 5-12 years of software development experience.
- Experience with scalable software development.
- Proven experience leading teams and developing software
- Strong proficiency with Python and Software Design practices
- Desirable:
- Experience with C#
- Experience with Scientific Computation libraries (numpy, scikit-spatial, shapely, openseespy, etc.)
- Experience with desktop GUI frameworks such as PySide6 or Tkinter
- Experience with desktop development design patterns such as MVVM
- Soft Skills:
- Ownership – responsibility for your work and projects.
- Problem-solving ability – ability to address and overcome challenges.
- Communication skills – work well with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to lead technical and mentor junior teammates

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary in USD.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- A collaborative work environment with a focus on technology
- Occasional travel for team-building and professional development.

Candidates should send their CVs and cover letters detailing their experience. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.

## About econstruct

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A deep tech lab incubated within e.construct that builds AI‑powered structural optimization tools to reduce raw material usage in buildings and bridges.
- **Entity Type**: Private (startup, incubated within larger engineering firm e.construct)
- **Headquarters**: Dubai, UAE (with offices in Cairo, Kuwait, Raleigh, NC)
- **Founded**: The parent firm e.construct was founded in 2002; the VAES tech lab was launched later (exact year not publicly available)
- **Founders**: Three senior engineers founded e.construct in 2002; the founders of the VAES lab are not separately named

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Structural engineering / Construction technology (ConTech)
- **Target customers**: B2B – engineering firms, contractors, developers, material suppliers
- **Mission**: “To design and build high performing structures. To reduce worldwide raw materials and raw energy.” [econstruct.ai](https://econstruct.ai/)

## Products & Services
- **[VAES.ai Workbench](https://econstruct.ai/)**: A platform that houses Engineering Scripts and Engineering Products – automation tools for structural design, optimization, and analysis (SaaS / desktop application).
- **VAES.ai Client Portal**: Web interface allowing clients to interact with the tech and generate material savings.
- **Engineering Scripts & Products**: Custom automation tools developed by computational structural engineers (CSEs) for specific engineering tasks.
- **tBE (The Built Environment)**: Research platform examining the environmental impact of the built environment.
- **Future LLM Product**: Planned agentic systems and LLM‑powered design tools (roadmap mid‑to‑end 2026). [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct/34ac62df-eea1-4101-b128-0186d8f1d136)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private startup)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available – revenue and funding details are not disclosed
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available – the lab is incubated by e.construct, a well‑established engineering firm with 180+ employees and 7 offices globally
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - The VAES team currently has 3 software engineers and 12 computational structural engineers.
  - The parent firm e.construct has grown to over 180 engineers, architects, and detailers across UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, and the USA.
  - Tech is already implemented in real‑life projects with “significant savings” (specific figures not disclosed). [econstruct.com](https://econstruct.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep tech moat**: Combines structural engineering domain expertise with machine learning and optimization algorithms – a rare intersection.
- **Proven inefficiency data**: Research team extracted 400+ peer‑reviewed papers representing ~1,900 structures with an average structural inefficiency of 21%.
- **Sustainability‑driven**: Directly addresses the 39% of global carbon emissions from building and construction.
- **Real‑world impact**: Tools are already deployed on live projects, not just theoretical.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale the software team and product suite (moving from scripts to full product).
- Develop agentic systems and LLM applications for structural design (target mid‑2026).
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and contribute to open‑source movements.
- Expand the VAES ecosystem (Workbench, Client Portal, future hardware on roadmap). [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct/34ac62df-eea1-4101-b128-0186d8f1d136)

## Why Work Here
- **Early‑stage deep tech**: Join as one of the first software engineers (team of 3 SWEs) and shape the product, architecture, and culture.
- **Multidisciplinary collaboration**: Work alongside computational structural engineers, ML experts, and designers.
- **Ownership & impact**: Stock options offered; work directly with CTO (ex‑Pinterest/Insuretech) and CEO.
- **Sustainability mission**: “Sustainability is in our DNA” – the company was founded with environmental impact as core.
- **Work environment**: Remote‑friendly? Job postings mention “On‑site” in Dubai, Cairo, and Raleigh, but also “occasional travel” – likely hybrid/office‑based for core team.
- **Competitive compensation**: Salary in USD; opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct/7f05a35e-d7ca-46f5-b38d-e0c312c87eab)

## Sources
1. [econstruct.ai – Company homepage](https://econstruct.ai/)
2. [econstruct.com – About page](https://econstruct.com/about)
3. [Lever – Software Tech Lead job posting](https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct/34ac62df-eea1-4101-b128-0186d8f1d136)
4. [Lever – Senior Software Engineer job posting](https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct/7f05a35e-d7ca-46f5-b38d-e0c312c87eab)
5. [Lever – Account Receivable Specialist (UAE)](https://jobs.lever.co/econstruct) (general careers page)

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- [Junior Bridge Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/junior-bridge-engineer-econstruct-cairo-bzxq3mt4sarn) — Cairo, Egypt
- [Personal Assistant](https://feeny.ai/job/personal-assistant-econstruct-dubai-qzy3ex5bne5f) — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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