About the role

Role Overview

Senior Software Engineer (Estimate) at Higharc. You’ll help build Estimate, a product that converts generative building designs into instant, reliable material takeoffs, reducing estimating from days to minutes.

What You’ll Do

Work across a large surface area of the product:
- Optimize queries (including SQL performance)
- Build React components and frontend state patterns
- Write end-to-end (E2E) tests
- Integrate external APIs
- Occasionally work in CAD/geometry layers
Own projects end-to-end:
- Collaborate cross-functionally to define solutions
- Translate requirements into actionable engineering work
- Communicate risks and opportunities early
Maintain high code quality through:
- Risk-based testing strategy
- Thoughtful code reviews

About You (Requirements)

Full-stack generalist mindset; comfortable across the codebase
Strong TypeScript/JavaScript fundamentals
Solid experience with:
- React
- Node.js
- REST APIs
- SQL
Enjoys exploring unknown territory, taking initiative when requirements are ambiguous
Track record of owning features end-to-end and enabling others
Drawn to software for the built world (industry experience not required)

Nice to Have

Experience with graphics, geometry, or spatial programming

Working Conditions / Benefits

Remote-first with flexible hours
Competitive salary with significant equity
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision), flexible PTO, maternity/paternity leave
Disability plans and 401(k)
Remote work setup stipend

About Higharc

Higharc is a VC-backed startup building software that changes how new homes are designed and built. Its products use generative design workflows to speed up estimating and material takeoffs, connecting digital design to real-world construction processes.

Sr. Software Engineer, Estimate

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