Market pay estimate
$174,935–$295,250 / year for comparable Software Engineer roles in United States. Estimated from 1,227 similar postings (high confidence) — not stated by the employer.
Role overview
Job description
Founding Software Engineer - TruTec About TruTec TruTec is an AI-powered construction takeoff platform that is revolutionizing a $17 billion industry . We automate the tedious, manual process of site measurement and material estimation—turning hours or days of work into seconds. By leveraging satellite imagery, drone photos, and uploaded plans, we provide contractors with instant, bid-ready reports and invoicing tools. We are currently at the pre-seed stage and growing rapidly, with new customers joining daily. To keep up with this demand and continue expanding our product, we are looking for a Founding Software Engineer to join our team. The Role As a Founding Engineer, you will have a direct impact on TruTec’s trajectory. You won't just be writing code; you'll be building the foundation of a product that automates the job of a construction estimator. Key Responsibilities: Ship Independently: Take ownership of features from conception to deployment. Performance Optimization: Work on making the platform significantly faster and more responsive. Cross-Platform Delivery: Ensure the experience is lightweight and highly functional on Windows devices. Scale the Product: Help us expand our capabilities to stay ahead of the competition and meet the needs of our rapidly growing customer base. Who You Are Builder Mentality: You have a track record of shipping products—whether through high-impact internships or your own independent projects. Technical Excellence: You likely have a background from a top-tier (T1) undergraduate program . Autonomous: You are comfortable working with minimal oversight and can navigate the ambiguity of an early-stage startup. Execution-Focused: You are driven by the desire to move fast and solve labor gaps through smart engineering. Why Join Us? Join a pre-seed startup at the ground floor. Work on novel AI methods that provide the most reliable predictions in the industry. Solve a massive, real-world problem for construction contractors of all sizes.
About this listing
- Source: Pear VC's official careers site (via Ashby) · last confirmed on the source 6 Nov 2026
- First seen by Jobiba 6 Nov 2026
Jobiba does not charge job seekers. Never pay to apply or share OTPs, card or bank details.
Role market pulse
How Software Engineer demand looks in United States
Live jobs
2,545
Posted 30d
1,616
30d movement
+257.5%
Remote share
24.2%
Salary listed
81.6%
Salary trend 1Y
Not enough history
What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Department · TruTec
Hiring company
Pear VC
View the company profile, current openings and hiring details.
Related opportunities
Similar active roles
Relevant, currently active roles for this market.
$160K – $180K/yr
$250K/yr
🔔 Get job alerts
New Founding Software Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas, United States, straight to your inbox.
No spam · Unsubscribe anytime