mbue is an AI application that instantly reviews architectural drawings. We help commercial contractors and subcontractors save time, reduce costly rework, and minimize liability exposure.

At mbue, we’re on a mission to help builders focus on what they do best by streamlining the most tedious and error-prone processes in construction. With beautifully designed, user-friendly products, we’re bringing intelligent automation to the jobsite. Imagine being the driving force behind a technology that can read and understand technical drawings far better than any human. One that not only flags issues but knows how to fix them—offering real-time design solutions and generating flawless architecture. This is your chance to help build a world where errors in drawings are a thing of the past.

We’re a team of creative minds—customer-obsessed, endlessly curious, and grounded in integrity. Outside of work, we’re storytellers, game makers, soccer players, musicians, and foodies. As an early-stage startup with deep industry and technology roots, we just closed our first round of funding and are looking for a talented, tenacious Senior Software Engineer to join us. We’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for a hands-on Head of AI Engineering who is based in Austin, Texas and thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise, product ownership, and startup execution. This isn’t a research role or a pure management position—it’s a hybrid leadership role for someone who loves to build, ship, and lead by doing.

You’ll own the AI/ML roadmap, lead technical strategy, guide the team, and contribute directly to the development and deployment of production-grade models. You’ll work closely with the CEO to deliver AI-powered product improvements that create real customer value, and mentor the next generation of AI talent at mbue. If you’re a builder with founder energy—comfortable juggling technical, product, and leadership hats—this is your role.

This position requires you to be based in Austin, TX or willing to relocate.

• Own mbue’s AI roadmap and drive delivery of transformative features and models
• Lead strategic decisions around data, ML infrastructure, and architecture
• Guide technical execution across R&D and production environments
• Contribute code and prototypes where needed—this is a hands-on leadership role
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to define specs, prioritize backlogs, and ship fast
• Mentor and grow the AI/ML team
• Help launch mbue Submittals v1.0 and define the scope and vision for v2.0
• Champion customer-centric innovation, balancing experimentation with delivery
• Represent mbue in public forums, technical communities, and conferences when appropriate

Must-Haves:

• Deep hands-on expertise in computer vision and deep learning (Python, PyTorch)
• Proven experience owning the full ML lifecycle—developing, deploying, and maintaining production systems
• Strong software engineering fundamentals—testing, modular design, scalability
• Product ownership mindset: able to define deliverables, write specs, and prioritize work
• Startup DNA: thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, balances scrappiness with quality
• Natural leadership and mentorship ability—can elevate team members and create clarity
• Customer-centric: grounds technical decisions in real-world value and user needs
• Bias for action: gets things done, ships to learn, and iterates quickly
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with multimodal transformer models (text + image)
• SaaS/B2B product experience with measurable impact
• Familiarity with AEC industry
• Track record of building and scaling high-performing technical teams
• Public presence: open source contributions, technical writing, conference talks

🚨 Deal Breaker:

This role is not a fit for candidates with experience exclusively in large corporations. We’re looking for someone who’s built and shipped in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.

• A high-impact leadership role shaping the AI foundation of a fast-growing startup
• A unique opportunity to work on hard, real-world problems with massive upside
• Direct influence on product direction, technical stack, and team growth
• Full-time hybrid position (Candidates must be based in Austin, TX or be willing to relocate)
• Competitive salary and equity grant
• A team that values creativity, autonomy, and meaningful work

At mbue, our company culture is a dynamic embodiment of our core values, with customer-centricity at the forefront. We are dedicated to deeply understanding our customers’ needs, ensuring that every solution we create delivers meaningful impact and value. We thrive on creativity, fostering an environment where every team member is encouraged to push the boundaries of conventional thinking and unleash their creative spirit to find innovative solutions. We are inherently inquisitive, constantly seeking knowledge to stay at the forefront of innovation. Honesty and integrity are non-negotiable, forming the foundation of trust in our relationships with clients, partners, and team members. These values combine to create a vibrant, inclusive, and highly creative company culture at mbue, shaping our journey toward revolutionizing the architectural review process and building a world with fewer errors.

If this opportunity excites you and you're passionate about being at the forefront of AI technology in architecture, we can’t wait to meet you! Please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you’re passionate about joining mbue and why you’re a great fit for this role.