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InspectMind AI Seeks Software Engineer to Revolutionize Construction Safety with AI Plan Checker

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San Francisco-based InspectMind AI, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is hiring a software engineer to build its AI Plan Checker—a system designed to eliminate costly errors in construction blueprints. The role focuses on developing an AI tool that scans PDF construction plans (drawings, specs, calculations) to identify issues before groundbreaking, aiming to improve safety and efficiency globally.**

The company reports 100%+ month-over-month growth, with hundreds of paying customers across data centers, hospitals, universities, and energy infrastructure projects in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. Its self-serve platform processes thousands of projects, flagging hundreds of real-world issues per site. Current priorities include refining AI accuracy, reducing false positives, and enhancing user adoption through actionable insights.**

Candidates will work end-to-end on core features using AWS + NextJS, leveraging AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex to accelerate development while maintaining code quality. Responsibilities include collaborating directly with engineers, architects, and contractors to shape the product, from ideation to production deployment. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of production code experience and thrives in ambiguous, high-impact technical challenges.**

This role offers immediate real-world impact: InspectMind’s tools have already streamlined construction workflows, cutting administrative time from days to minutes. By prioritizing safety and precision, the AI aims to transform how global construction projects are validated, reducing delays and risks. The position emphasizes ownership, fast execution, and a mission-driven team culture.