Software Engineer - D & FFor more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.Job Summary: As a Software Engineer – Design and Fabrication at IEF, you will be accountable for working alongside a team of computational designers building automation and workflow software in BIM, fabrication, and drawing intelligence. Your role is to take that work from prototype to production. The right candidate is a strong software engineer who can read and reason about code written in design environments and is comfortable working in a domain where software output has direct consequences on the shop floor.Accountabilities:Advance computational design and fabrication automation software from working prototypes to production-ready deploymentsWork with APIs, services, and data flows connecting 3D model and BIM data to fabrication and production systemsBuild and maintain MCP servers that connect design and fabrication tooling to Island's agentic infrastructureReview Design Technology Team output for production readiness including code quality, test coverage, security, and deploymentContribute to database schema design, query optimization, and data modelingSupport the Software Engineering team's existing applications and infrastructureWhat You Will Work On:Fabrication automation and BIM workflow software across active projects and new developmentAPIs and backend services connecting design and fabrication data to production systemsBIM data extraction and transformation across IFC, Revit, Rhino, and Inventor formatsPostgreSQL schemas and data models for computational design and fabrication applicationsCloud services on Microsoft AzureMinimum Qualifications:· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)3-6 years of building production softwareBackend API development, Python or C#/.NET, TypeScript/ReactPostgreSQL: schema design, query optimization, data modelingExperience shipping to a cloud platform (Azure preferred)CI/CD familiarityExperience writing unit and integration tests for production softwareComfortable reading and reasoning about code written by domain expertsClear communicator with non-engineers on technical decisions and tradeoffsPreferred Qualifications:· Three.js or a similar 3D web rendering library, a real advantage on the visual production tracker· Autodesk Inventor API or iLogic· Rhino3D/Grasshopper or Rhino.Compute· Revit API· openBIM standards: IFC, BCF· MCP server or agentic workflow development· Computational geometry, mesh processing, or parametric design environments· AECO, fabrication, or manufacturing software backgroundSalary Range: $120,000 - $130,000Location: Manhattan, NY * Open to All Locations; Hartford CT or Boston MASchedule: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00PM - HybridBenefits: 401(k) matching, AD&D insurance, Dental insurance, Family leave, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account Gym membership, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance.ADA Requirements: The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer, along with sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, mobile devices, and related IT equipment.
The role may occasionally involve lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as bending, crawling, or climbing—such as accessing under desks or server racks. Candidates must possess the ability to concentrate, troubleshoot, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
The role also demands effective task prioritization, management of multiple simultaneous support requests, and a capacity to quickly learn and adapt to evolving technologies and tools.Island Exterior Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.Notice to Staffing AgenciesIsland Exterior Fabricators and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Island, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Island mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Island employees, or to Island's resume database will be considered Island property. Island will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.