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Higharc

Engineering Manager, Building Generation

About Us Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join ... Higharc is hiring an Engineering Manager with a strong computational geometry and CAD background to ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... S. or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, ora ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$48K - $65K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Computational Biology * Health Informatics * Material Science ICDS Fellows will be part of a highly ...

Luminate Works

Statistician

$70K - $80K/yr

Remote / Virtual Salary: $70,000-$80,000 annually Position Overview The Statistician is responsible ... for designing, developing, and validating a Monte Carlo-based odds simulation model. This role ...

Hireblazer

Pipe Stress Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

... Remote Responsibilities : * Conduct comprehensive flexibility and computational pipe stress ... Provide detailed markups on piping diagrams and isometrics to guide piping and structural designers

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Responsibilities include designing and conducting behavioral and neuroimaging experiments ...

Revvity

Customer Support Specialist- Bioinformatics

OR · Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

... ME, US Remote - MI {+ 28 more} About Us Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world's greatest health ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... computational approaches to represent and interpret biological imaging data, enabling new ...

Guidehouse

Senior Software Developer

$113K - $188K/yr

This opportunity is a full-time position with Guidehouse and can be remote or on-site at NIH in ... include designing and implementing APIs, data processing pipelines, and computational services ...

JITX

Senior Software Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $250K/yr

You'll work on hard computational problems, from design automation algorithms to real-time ... Because our designs are code, we have a natural foundation for AI that traditional GUI-based tools ...

Jitx Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $197K/yr

You'll work on hard computational problems, from design automation algorithms to real-time ... We're changing that. - Because our designs are code, we have a natural foundation for AI that ...

Jitx Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $250K/yr

You'll work on hard computational problems, from design automation algorithms to real-time ... We're changing that. - Because our designs are code, we have a natural foundation for AI that ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for computational designer remote in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are computational designers?

Computational designers are professionals who use computer-based tools, algorithms, and programming to create, analyze, and optimize designs, often in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product development. They use software and scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks, generate complex geometries, and simulate real-world performance. Working remotely, computational designers collaborate online with teams to solve design challenges, streamline workflows, and create innovative solutions. Their expertise bridges the gap between design creativity and technical efficiency, making them valuable assets in technology-driven industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Computational Designer in a remote setting, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Computational Designer remotely, you need expertise in computational design principles, proficiency in parametric modeling, and a background in architecture, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Grasshopper, Rhino, Python, and BIM software, as well as experience with cloud-based collaboration platforms, is typically required. Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, and clear communication skills help you excel in distributed teams and convey complex ideas effectively. These competencies are crucial for delivering innovative, efficient design solutions and maintaining productivity in a remote work environment.

How does a remote Computational Designer typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects?

Remote Computational Designers frequently work with architects, engineers, and software developers to create data-driven design solutions. Collaboration often happens through virtual meetings, shared digital workspaces, and version-controlled repositories for scripts and models. Clear communication and regular updates are essential to align on project goals and integrate computational tools smoothly into the design process. Leveraging collaborative platforms like Slack, Miro, or BIM 360 helps ensure effective teamwork and timely feedback, even when team members are in different locations.
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Engineering Manager, Building Generation

Engineering Manager, Building Generation

Higharc

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Us
Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who've shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple. We have raised a total of $83M with support from top-notch venture capital firms and more than 18 strategic investors-industry leaders in construction, building products manufacturing, and distribution.
Higharc is hiring an Engineering Manager with a strong computational geometry and CAD background to lead one of our two Building Generation (BDG) teams - the engineers who own the generative model of the home and the platform we're building around it. The role reports to the Director of Engineering and is remote within the US or Canada.
What You'll Do
The BDG platform is the generative model at the core of Higharc - a parametric system that takes architectural intent and produces fully-resolved 2D and 3D buildable geometry, feeding design, documentation, estimation, and manufacturing. You'll lead planning and delivery across the model, the geometry pipeline, and the APIs we're building around it so the rest of Higharc (and eventually external partners) can build on top.
You'll coordinate closely with the other BDG EM (based in Europe) and Engineering Director to keep the platform coherent across both teams, grow the engineers you lead, and attract strong computational geometry and CAD talent across North America.
Expect to:
  • Lead planning and delivery across the generative model, geometry pipeline, and BDG APIs
  • Partner with PMs early to scope PRDs, surface constraints, and assess feasibility before engineer owners take over delivery
  • Evaluate technical proposals from your team and route them forward - to the Director of Engineering when scoped to your team, or to the ARC when they cut across squads
  • Coordinate with the other BDG EM to keep technical direction, interfaces, and the platform coherent across both teams
  • Shape a clean contract between the building model and Higharc Studio's interaction and rendering systems as its API surface matures
  • Develop and mentor engineers, and attract strong computational geometry and CAD talent across North America
  • Run an async-first, minimal-meeting team with clear ownership and high accountability
About You
You've spent your career deep in computational geometry and CAD, enough to evaluate technical proposals on your team and guide engineers through hard problems even when you're not writing the code yourself. You think in BReps, boolean ops, and dependency graphs. You've built parametric systems where the model is the source of truth for downstream geometry, drawings, or fabrication outputs, and you know what it takes to keep them robust at scale.
You operate well in a distributed, async-first environment, and you partner with PMs naturally - translating product intent into technical scope, flagging feasibility risks early, and engaging engineers at the right moment. You're intellectually honest about what's hard, surface constraints early instead of overpromising, and use modern AI-assisted development practices to move your team faster.
You have:
  • 5+ years in software engineering with significant time in CAD/CAM or computational geometry, and 2+ years managing technically deep engineering teams
  • Deep background in computational geometry (boolean operations, mesh processing, BReps, constraint solving, or related areas)
  • Strong expertise in parametric and generative modeling of 2D and 3D geometries - feature-based modeling, history graphs, dependency propagation, and keeping parametric systems robust at scale
  • Experience with platform development and API design for multiple internal (and ideally external) consumers, with attention to versioning, performance, and developer experience
  • Familiarity with geometry kernels - commercial, open-source, or custom-built - and comfort with the trade-offs
  • Fluency in AI-supported software development practices and active use of them in your engineering workflow
  • A delivery track record in a fast-paced, distributed environment
  • Based in the US or Canada

A major plus if you also bring:
  • Exposure to AEC or homebuilding software
Working at Higharc
Higharc has been remote first since our founding in 2018. We offer flexible hours so you can do your best work without missing out on life. Higharc offers competitive salaries with significant equity, in a fast-growing, well-funded company.
Personal healthiness is an important value for us- we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with unlimited PTO, and meaningful maternity/paternity leave to all U.S based employees that are full-time. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such like short and long-term disability plans and a 401K. Haven't worked remotely before? We provide a stipend to create the ideal home office.

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