Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Systems

Location: Hayward, CA

Salary: $165,000 - $215,000 / year (Estimated competitive market range)

Industry: Off-Site Construction & Building Technology

On behalf of our client, a pioneering building technology enterprise revolutionizing residential construction through off-site manufacturing and prefabricated panel systems, we are searching for an experienced Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Systems. Backed by an industry titan, our client bridges high-speed technology innovation with industrial-scale execution, unifying architectural design, structural engineering, advanced manufacturing, and site assembly to build sustainable homes faster than traditional construction methods.

Job Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Systems to join our client's team in Hayward, CA. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on technical leader with 7+ years of software engineering experience who is eager to build the digital thread, APIs, data infrastructure, and AI-enabled software platforms connecting BIM, MCAD, PLM, and factory MES execution systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain the central digital thread linking BIM/MCAD design platforms (Revit, SolidWorks, ACC) directly to PLM, MES, and factory execution pipelines.
• Lead technical direction, code quality, and delivery for internal systems while guiding external development partners and future software hires.
• Leverage AI-assisted development practices and tools to accelerate prototyping, workflow automation, and data accessibility across engineering and plant operations.
• Build robust APIs, integration services, and cloud data infrastructure (AWS) to improve design-to-fabrication cycle times and data reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, structural, MEP, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate shop-floor constraints into automated software solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with proven technical leadership over projects, architecture, or development teams.
• Demonstrated success engineering data integrations across complex domain software (e.g., CAD/BIM, PLM, MES, ERP, or manufacturing automation).
• Strong experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS), API architecture, CI/CD pipelines, modern testing frameworks, and monitoring/uptime practices.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, systems thinking, and communication skills to bridge software delivery with physical manufacturing realities.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Full health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
• Subsidized life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pre-tax commuter accounts, subsidized EV charging, and continuous career growth opportunities