Help Reinvent How Housing Gets Designed, Permitted, and Built in AmericaCedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders.
We design real buildings — and we build the software systems that make great architecture scalable.The RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer, you'll help architect and build the core platform that powers Cedar's automation, decision-making, and delivery workflows. You'll own meaningful systems end-to-end and work closely with architects and product leaders to translate real-world constraints into scalable software.This is not a narrow feature role. You'll be shaping foundational architecture, data models, and developer workflows that compound across every project.You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, product, and operations teams.We strongly prefer candidates who can share recent solo-developed projects or meaningful open source contributions.
It gives us a clear signal of how you think and build, and lets us skip the usual technical interview gauntlet.What You'll DoDesign and build core platform services, APIs, and internal toolsOwn systems end-to-end: architecture, implementation, reliability, and iterationTranslate complex domain logic (zoning, design constraints, workflows) into robust software abstractionsLeverage AI tools to increase development velocity and iterate quickly on new and existing featuresImprove performance, scalability, and developer velocityPartner with architects and product teams to operationalize domain expertise into softwareEvaluate and adopt the latest AI development tools, and translate what works into standards and practices for a growing teamShip continuously in a fast-moving product environmentWho You AreStrong systems thinker with high engineering judgmentComfortable owning ambiguous problems and driving them to clarityMotivated by building platforms, not just featuresExcited to work close to real-world constraints and usersHigh bar for code quality, reliability, and maintainabilityCollaborative, pragmatic, and outcome-drivenQualifications3+ years of professional software engineering experience (flexible for exceptional candidates)Experience designing and operating production systemsStrong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js; experience with Next.js and React a plusFamiliarity with PostgreSQL and relational data modelingExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP), APIs, and data pipelinesAbility to reason about system architecture, performance, and tradeoffsBonus: experience with distributed systems, developer platforms, or applied MLNice to HaveExperience with AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) software, BIM tools, or CAD systemsFamiliarity with geometric modeling, computational geometry, or parametric designBackground working with regulatory or compliance data (zoning codes, building codes, permitting)Experience building knowledge graphs, rule engines, or constraint-solving systemsExposure to Revit, IFC, or other building information modeling formatsInterest in how physical systems get represented and manipulated in softwareCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salaryMeaningful equity ownershipHealthcare, dental, and visionOpportunity to shape a foundational platform from early stage
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