Software Engineer

About Vessel Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live. Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home. The OpportunityVessel is growing rapidly, with scores of projects in planning, and we’re looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to join the team. You will join a small team responsible for the software systems that power Vessel's buildings. This is a hands-on, generalist role with meaningful exposure across applications, backend systems, connected devices, and cloud infrastructure. You will not be limited to a single layer of the stack. In one week, you may troubleshoot a device issue in the field, build a new product feature, and deploy a backend service. This role includes travel to job sites for testing and debugging building systems, plus occasional trips to our headquarters in New York City. Travel is expected to be about one week per month or less.$75,000 - $95,000 a year What You'll DoHelp build and maintain mobile and web applications used by residents, operators, and internal teamsWork on backend services, APIs, serverless functions, and databases to support core product functionalityContribute to IoT and building-system integrations, including HVAC, access control, and sensor dataSupport cloud infrastructure, deployments, and internal tooling to ensure reliable system performanceHelp develop practical AI-enabled workflows and automations to improve engineering and business operationsWork within our stack (AWS, Home Assistant, TypeScript, Node.js, Ionic), with the expectation to learn and ramp quickly on unfamiliar toolsWho You AreBS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceComfort with TypeScript or JavaScript and at least one frontend frameworkWillingness to work across the stack and learn unfamiliar systems quicklyInterest in hardware, IoT, or building systemsComfort working directly with users, residents, and property managers when neededStrong curiosity, good judgment, and the ability to solve practical problemsRegular use of AI tools in your development workflow for coding, debugging, research, or automationWe are not looking for LeetCode performance, a perfectly polished resume, or prior experience with our exact stack; we care more about how you think and what you have made Why VesselOpportunity to shape and scale a modern multifamily development companyCompetitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options   Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Weekly lunches and team building eventsAdoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs   Commuter Benefits At Vessel We believe everyone deserves a home built with care—beautiful, durable, and made to last. That starts with the people who make it happen. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.