Senior AI Research Engineer

ZeroRFI is an AI company focused on transforming the built environment through intelligent design solutions. They are seeking a Senior AI Research Engineer to lead the development of automated building design systems and advance AI/ML applications in construction. The role involves architecting generative design algorithms and collaborating with architects and engineers to ensure practical and compliant designs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement generative AI models for automated building design, including floor plan generation, facade design, and structural optimization using state-of-the-art architectures (diffusion models, transformers, GANs)
• Develop computer vision pipelines for design and drawing analysis using modern frameworks like YOLO, SAM, and NeRF-based 3D reconstruction
• Build graph neural networks and geometric deep learning models for structural analysis and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) system optimization
• Create reinforcement learning systems for multi-objective building optimization (energy efficiency, cost, occupant comfort, sustainability metrics)
• Integrate AI models with industry-standard BIM tools (Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper) through custom APIs and plugins
• Deploy production ML pipelines using modern MLOps practices, including experiment tracking (Weights & Biases, MLflow), model versioning, and A/B testing frameworks
• Implement physics-informed neural networks for building performance simulation and predictive modeling
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure AI systems produce practical, code-compliant, and constructible designs
• Lead research initiatives and publish findings to establish us as a thought leader in AEC AI innovation