Data Architect for AI/ML Systems - Remote

Overview

At Trunk Tools, we are tackling the massive $13 trillion+ construction industry. We’re an exceptional team of serial entrepreneurs, brought together by our shared mission: automating construction. Our founding team (SpaceX, Stanford, MIT, Carta, etc.) has successfully built and deployed software in construction for 140k+ users, millions of users beyond the construction space, and worked on +$2 billion of built-environment projects. We aren’t another out-of-touch tech startup, most of our team comes from construction.

In Short

• Design and implement scalable data architectures specifically optimized for AI/ML systems and AI-driven applications (including vector and graph databases)
• Design and develop schemas, data models, and APIs to power RAG workflows and agentic systems
• Lead the integration of structured and unstructured data sources, ensuring fast, reliable retrieval and context for AI models
• Collaborate with ML engineers to optimize data pipelines for model training, validation, inference, and feedback loops
• Architect data versioning systems that maintain alignment between models and their training data
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and drive adoption across AI initiatives

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 2 years focused on large-scale AI/ML data systems
• Expert knowledge of modern databases (e.g., vector stores, graph databases) and distributed systems
• Proven track record designing robust data models for both traditional and AI-specific applications
• Hands-on experience with data quality monitoring for machine learning applications
• Proficiency with data orchestration tools and ETL/ELT processes for AI pipelines
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with RAG systems and agentic applications
• Bonus: Experience with MLOps and feature stores
• Bonus: Knowledge of multimodal data architectures for vision + text systems
• Bonus: Familiarity with construction data

Benefits

• A close-knit and collaborative early-stage startup environment where every voice is heard and every opinion matters.
• Competitive salary and stock option equity packages.
• 3 Medical Plans to choose from including 100% covered option. Plus Dental and Vision Insurance!
• 401K
• Learning & Growth stipend.
• Free lunch provided in NYC and Austin office - you’ll never go hungry with us!
• Unlimited PTO; We truly believe in work-life balance and that hard work should be balanced with time for rest and rejuvenation.
• IRL / In-Person retreats throughout the year.