Contilio is a fast-growing, AI-first SaaS scaleup based in London, UK. We have built and scaled the world’s first 3D AI analytics & insights platform for the largest industry on earth, construction. Our cutting-edge software, for the first time, automates quality verification, manufacturing-style quantity tracking, progress, and predictive risks in hours and generates an intelligent digital twin previously missing from construction! This enables our enterprise customers to access connected, timely insights, make smart decisions, and eliminate problems before they happen, saving billions in cost, time, FTE, and CO2 emissions.

We are building the global AI category leader for one billion global projects, creating significant value for our customers and the global population given 40% of the world’s CO2 originates from the $12Tn Construction industry! To fulfil this vision, we set ambitious goals, work hard as a team, and believe that anything is possible!

Fuelled by our exponential growth and market demand, we are looking to add a smart and driven Lead Software Engineer to our team. In this role, you will lead software development and cloud deployment activities to build the next version of Contilio’s cutting-edge 3D AI platform. In addition, you will work closely with the vision and product teams to define and implement customer requirements and delight our blue-chip customers.

We offer highly competitive compensation, equity ownership and the opportunity to take on more ownership as we grow our team and global footprint.

You need to be authorized to work in the UK – we do not sponsor visas for this role.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and implement software development and deployment, including:

  • System architecture design and improvement

  • Implement and test backend, analytics engine, database and integrations

  • Cloud deployment and performance optimization

• Lead and implement engineering best practices, including:

  • Establish, implement and track the development and product KPIs

  • Perform code reviews and learning sessions

  • Contribute to and develop Contilio’s knowledge base

• Coach and train more junior team members and support hiring initiatives

Technical skills you need to have:

• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing maintainable, high-quality enterprise/B2B software in an agile environment

• 2+ years of managing software projects from design to deployment

• High proficiency in Python delivering scalable, high-quality production code and familiarity with a second object-oriented language

• High proficiency using RDBMs and Postgres

• Experience with AWS and familiarity with Docker and container orchestration

Personal traits we’d love to see:

• You are a self-starter and want to apply your technical expertise to solve challenging technical problems, while having positive impact on peoples' lives

• You have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate customer requirements into scalable software/products

• You are a team player who can manage software projects end to end, ensuring high quality outputs are delivered on time

• You are a fast learner, and love to grow in dynamic environments

Any of the following is a plus:

• Start-up experience ideally in AI, computer vision or enterprise software

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Math or other related fields

• Experience with 2D/3D vision or big data applications

• Experience with Terraform and IaC

• Familiarity with BIM or construction scheduling tools (Autodesk, Primavera etc.)

Where you will be working:

• We work in a hybrid manner, 2-3 days a week in our cool London Shoreditch office

When applying, please provide a CV, a short note setting out your motivation and relevant experience, and confirming that you have UK work authorisation. Please note that due to the number of responses we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.