Sr. Generative Design Lead (AEC)

Slate Technologies • Foster City, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Join Slate as a Sr. Generative Design Lead, where you’ll be at the forefront of creating innovative, real-world solutions in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Lead and collaborate with a global team of designers, developers, engineers, and industry experts to develop cloud-based computational solutions using Grasshopper and Rhino Compute. As a vital member of our Generate platform, computational design team, you will:
Collaborate with teammates to build modular, scalable solutions
Utilize your creativity and expertise in visual scripting to deliver high-quality outputs
Drive innovation through parametric, algorithmic, and data-driven design processes, enabling high-performance outcomes
Adhere to pre-existing guidelines while seizing opportunities to enhance and grow our platform
If you have a vision and passion for deploying generative and computational design solutions to complex projects in the AEC industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in computational design, design technology, or advanced digital design within the AEC industry using Rhino and Grasshopper to develop custom software solutions
• Proven leadership experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects
• Self-Motivated Learner: A fast-paced, self-learning individual who thrives in dynamic environments
• Team building: Ability to develop and mentor a pre-existing team by building trust and accountability
• Collaborative: A highly collaborative team player who excels in knowledge sharing
• Organized and Responsive: Highly organized with a strong sense of responsiveness
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: ability to translate complex technical ideas into actionable insights
• Proficient in Computational Design using Grasshopper
• Expertise in Generative Design and Parametric Modeling
• Ability to create Complex Geometry
• Skills in Rendering and Visualizations.
• Strong understanding of Data Structures and Manipulations
• Python expertise
• C# expertise, particularly with Rhino Compute
• Familiarity with the Grasshopper SDK
• Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar development environments
• A portfolio showcasing contributions to the physical world through computational design

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Expertise in Rhino, Inside, Revit, Dynamo, Figma, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, and/or other AEC industry tools
• Knowledge of three.js and/or ReactJS
• Experience in Digital Fabrication/Manufacturing
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
• Passion for developing robust software and writing maintainable code
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, highly responsive agile team with rapidly evolving requirements and architectures
• Experience and knowledge with BIM (E.g., Revit and IFC)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and deployment of generative and computational design workflows across AEC projects
• Work within the existing framework of Slate’s Generate platform for computational design, while exploring potential enhancements
• Oversee and deliver high-quality Grasshopper solutions that are organized and tailored to client-specific outputs
• Develop custom API solutions for interoperability between multiple software platforms (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and more)
• Establish standards and best practices for computational design within the organization
• Lead and mentor a team of computational designers and design technologists
• Create custom nodes in Python and C#, transforming them into custom plugins, hops, etc.
• Evaluate and implement emerging tools and technologies to maintain competitive advantage

Benefits

• At Slate, we invest in our employees and provide a full range of benefits and perks to help you grow and thrive.
• From generous paid time off and healthcare coverage to career enrichment and development strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees