Ballast · 16 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Foundry
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expBallast Investments is seeking a Lead Engineer / Senior Lead Engineer to support their growing team. This role involves designing, deploying, and iterating on software solutions that improve operational efficiency and portfolio performance, working closely with various business teams.
Real EstateReal Estate InvestmentResidential
Responsibilities
Embed with business teams: Work day-to-day with property managers, asset managers, and finance staff to identify inefficiencies and data gaps
Rapid prototyping & deployment: Design and build tools (scripts, dashboards, automations, integrations) that solve problems in real time
Systems integration: Connect platforms such as Yardi, Zendesk, Palantir Foundry, Excel/Sheets, and custom databases into unified workflows
Operational analytics: Build models for rent roll forecasting, delinquency tracking, CapEx planning, and maintenance cost monitoring
AI/automation deployment: Leverage AI to summarize tenant communications, flag high-risk accounts, and optimize leasing/maintenance workflows
Outcome measurement: Track business impact of technical solutions (e.g., reduction in response times, increase in collections, lower R&M cost per unit)
Cross-functional leadership: Serve as translator between investment professionals and technical staff, ensuring solutions are practical and scalable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Engineering, or related field
3+ years experience in software engineering, data engineering, or applied analytics
1+ years of practical experience with Palantir Foundry or Gotham
Strong SQL and Python skills and familiarity with APIs and ETL pipelines. Pyspark would be beneficial
Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical solutions in business terms
Clear, articulate communicator, able to maintain effective documentation
Strong analytical and qualitative skills
Able to prioritize, organize, and meet all deadlines
Committed to high standards of excellence and ethics
Effectively identify issues and formulate solutions
Capability to think critically, solve problems logically, and make well-reasoned business decisions
Ability to probe, ask the right questions, and dig beneath the surface to test the validity of information
Goal-oriented and diligent
Company
Ballast
Ballast is a vertically integrated real estate platform that invests in residential and mixed use properties.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ryan Brewer
Managing Principal, Co-Founder
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