Founding Research Engineer

Camfer is an innovative startup building the world's first AI mechanical engineer, focused on accelerating engineering by making CAD more accessible. As a Founding Research Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions for 3D design and CAD modeling. The role involves training models to interpret and edit parametric CAD designs, requiring strong skills in algorithms and deep learning.

The company, founded in 2024, has already achieved significant milestones including completing Y Combinator, building a state-of-the-art text-to-CAD tool, winning YC's internal demo day, and securing $4.8M in funding from notable investors including Y Combinator, Next47, Bloomberg Beta, and others. The founding team comprises FRC world champions, UC Berkeley alumni/researchers, and former employees from AWS and Meta.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on novel approaches to 3D modeling and AI, with responsibilities including building custom models for CAD generation, developing vector representations, and creating RL frameworks. The position is based in San Francisco, offering competitive compensation ($100K-$140K with 0.50%-1.00% equity) and various perks including daily meals and a well-equipped office environment.

As an applied research lab, Camfer bridges the gap between theoretical AI research and practical applications in mechanical engineering. The company values passionate, creative, and curious individuals who enjoy multi-disciplinary thinking and empirically-driven research. You'll be joining a flat, talent-dense organization where you'll have the autonomy to do some of the best work of your life while contributing to revolutionary advances in AI-driven mechanical engineering.