Full-Time
Lead Software Engineer
Posted on 5/9/2025
OXMAN
11-50 employees
Computational design for biomaterials, architecture
Compensation Overview
$83k - $225k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
On-site in NYC with flexible working arrangements.
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- PhD or equivalent, with a focus on computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, applied data science, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, or relevant field
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Proficiency in modern variants of programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or C++
- Familiarity with 3D web rendering frameworks (e.g., Three.js) or game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine)
- Familiarity with 3D applications such as Rhino Grasshopper, SideFX Houdini is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong problem-solving skills, enthusiasm, and creativity to approach complex software development challenges
- Experience with GIS (Geospatial Information Systems) and analysis of remote sensing data
- Experience with computational methods, particularly in applications related to generative design, data-driven optimization and environmental modeling
- Understanding of deep generative modelling methods as it relates to design generation
- Understanding of reinforcement learning techniques and their application in data-driven design optimization scenarios
- Understanding of computational simulation methods for environmental modelling
- Familiarity with ecological modeling, environmental data analysis, or sustainability-focused design principles
- Experience integrating environmental datasets (e.g., climate data, biodiversity records) into software applications
- Architect and implement software solutions that translate and advance Eden Technologies into integrated, user-friendly, visually engaging applications
- Develop computational methods in data-driven optimization, simulation, and design generation, aligned with Eden Technologies, to enhance ecosystem services, biodiversity, and ecological resilience
- Define and drive the software development roadmap, ensuring alignment with OXMAN's overarching mission and project timelines
- Develop web-based or desktop applications with interactive 3D rendering capabilities
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including computational ecologists, researchers, and designers, to integrate computational methods into robust software products
- Explore and propose suitable frameworks, game engines, and pipelines to deliver high-quality experiences and real-time performance
- Integrate GIS and geospatial data into software solutions, enabling spatial analysis and visualization of ecological data
- Ensure vertical integration of computational tools into cohesive software and horizontal integration through efficient maintenance and modular codebase management
- Actively contribute to defining software architecture and implementing best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
- Provide technical documentation and support, ensuring usability, maintainability, and scalability
- Experience or interest in ecological design or architecture software
- Previous involvement with computational modeling, visualization, or simulation software
- Understanding or willingness to learn about ecosystem services, environmental data, and spatial analytics
- Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary teams, bridging software engineering with fields like ecology, architecture, or biology
- Strong communication skills
OXMAN designs and builds products, architecture, and molecular systems by blending computational design, materials science, robotics, biology, and ecological engineering. It follows Material Ecology, treating man-made objects as part of the environment and prioritizing growth and decay over traditional assembly and disposal. The firm works on product design, architectural design, and molecular design, collaborating with partners to apply nature-inspired principles, from biodegradable products like the O-zero shoe to carbon-sequestering buildings. Its cross-disciplinary, bio-informed workflow aims at ecological restoration and circular economy, funded by founder Neri Oxman and partners, with the goal of reducing waste, capturing carbon, and healing ecosystems.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
City of Watervliet, New York
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- O° platform targets $8.5B sustainable fashion market amid microplastic regulations.
- Goodman Group partnership unlocks billions in ESG real estate carbon-sequestering contracts.
- Biosafety Level 2 lab creates defensible IP in synthetic biology for $2.3B restoration market.
What critics are saying
- Ackman's Herbalife short loss damages funding and partnerships within 6 months.
- Oxman's 2024 MIT plagiarism allegations deter collaborators in 12 months.
- Bolt Threads' mycelium leather captures PHA apparel market before O-zero scales in 18 months.
What makes OXMAN unique
- OXMAN pioneers Material Ecology, blending computational design with biology for nature-centric products.
- O° platform uses PHA biomaterials for fully biodegradable 3D-printed shoes and apparel.
- 36,000 sq ft NYC lab integrates robotics, wet labs, and design for multi-scale innovation.
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