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Sr. Software Engineer

Updated on 9/6/2024

UpCodes

UpCodes

11-50 employees

Online platform for construction code management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Fintech
Real Estate
Defense

Compensation Overview

$105k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience building web apps
  • Clean simple code, even when solving complex problems
  • Good systems design and architecture knowledge
  • Good knowledge of the software life cycle, including code reviews, testing, team organization
  • Ability to balance business concerns with engineering considerations
  • Ability to learn new tech quickly
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders
  • Enjoyable to work with
Responsibilities
  • involved in end-to-end development on features across our web product
  • mentor junior software engineers
  • Craft plan to measure and improve our search engine
  • Improve and migrate our data model for the content we host
  • Migrate our NLP algorithms over to use LLMs
  • Do thorough, prompt code reviews
  • Implement developer tools to help with code quality

UpCodes provides an all-in-one platform for code visibility and access, serving professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, and government sectors. The platform leverages technologies for seamless code access, validation, error-checking, and centralized code management, enhancing project efficiency and expertise.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$11.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

170%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $3.5M Series A funding and $3.36M pre-Series A funding indicate strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • Winning a legal battle against the International Code Council (ICC) enhances UpCodes' credibility and may set a precedent for open access to legal texts.
  • The launch of AI-driven tools like Copilot and UpCodes AI positions the company at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal challenges, despite recent victories, could still pose financial and operational risks.
  • Relying heavily on AI and machine learning technologies may lead to issues if the algorithms fail to adapt to new or updated building codes.

What makes UpCodes unique

  • UpCodes leverages AI to simplify building code compliance, a niche yet critical area often overlooked by broader construction tech solutions.
  • The introduction of Copilot, an AI-based research assistant built on ChatGPT-4, sets UpCodes apart by offering advanced, annotated code navigation.
  • Their platform's 'spellcheck' feature for code errors is unique, providing an additional layer of utility for architects and industry professionals.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Team retreats

Medical & dental insurance

Equity

100% remote