Computational Designer

About Infrared City

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infrared.city is a start-up and spin-off from the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT). We make environmental simulations accessible to architects, designers, and urban decision-makers. Using state-of-the-art deep learning models, we predict simulation results in real-time, revolutionizing environmental design and architecture with unprecedented speed to insight. We are looking for top talent to join our core team. If you are an experienced Computational Designer and are looking for a place to offer your skills and make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

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Job Description

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You will have a multifaceted role, combining applied research and development. You will be directly working with and reporting to our CSO and CPO. We are currently a small team, looking to quickly double in size, and you will be at the very core. Here is what you'll do:

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• Applied research on computational design and environmental analysis methodologies
• Create optimized computational design workflows and scripts that can be run at scale
• Generate and curate comprehensive datasets that will be used to train our AI models
• Contribute to the development of infrared.city's integration in major CAD design systems
• Develop cutting-edge computational design workflows to support infrared.city's framework

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Qualifications

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Join us if you:

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• Are a goal-driven individual
• Appreciate clear and effective communication
• Are a strong problem solver
• Have an appetite for growth and exploring fields out of your comfort zone
• Enjoy taking on responsibility and owning your part of the project
• Have an open personality and enjoy knowledge sharing
• Have an eye for detail and appreciate comprehensive work packages

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What We Offer

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We provide:

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• A workplace that encourages involvement and values your contribution
• A plan for your personal growth and our support while you achieve your goals
• A place that makes you feel important, as you already are
• Fantastic career opportunities
• A fulfilling role with multiple aspects that never gets boring
• An opportunity to show your abilities to the world
• Flexible remote working (registered/based in Vienna/Austria)
• A competitive salary

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Essential Skills

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• 3+ years of experience in computational design
• Expertise in sustainability simulations and workflows using tools such as Ladybug tools, Honeybee, Pollination, Radiance, OpenFoam, etc.
• Expertise in computational geometry using tools such as GH, Dynamo
• Great communication skills
• Python/C# software development experience

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Nice to Have

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• Experience in creating plug-ins in at least one AEC software or computational design tool such as Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, Archicad, and GH or Dynamo
• Understanding machine learning workflows, datasets, training, etc.

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Infrared City GmbH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin color, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.