UpCodes Expands Team to Scale Building Code Compliance Platform

UpCodes, the San Francisco-based startup digitizing complex building regulations, has opened multiple technical positions as it scales operations following its recent funding. The company aims to expand its engineering and product teams to enhance its core platform that transforms fragmented building codes into actionable digital workflows.

Founded by civil engineers frustrated with the inefficiencies of manual code compliance, UpCodes addresses a fundamental pain point in construction: navigating thousands of constantly evolving building regulations across jurisdictions. Their platform aggregates codes from all 50 U.S. states and major cities, using machine learning to cross-reference requirements and provide real-time compliance analysis during design and inspection phases. This eliminates costly errors and delays caused by outdated PDFs or missed regulatory updates.

The hiring push follows UpCodes' $7.5 million Series A funding round led by Benchmark in 2021, which brought total investment to $11 million. Current openings span backend engineering, frontend development, and product management roles—all critical for advancing the platform's AI interpretation capabilities and integration features with popular architecture tools like Revit and AutoCAD. Positions emphasize expertise in natural language processing for code analysis and spatial data visualization for compliance mapping.

What distinguishes UpCodes' approach is its commitment to maintaining human expertise alongside AI. The company employs licensed architects and engineers who continuously validate algorithmic interpretations, creating a feedback loop that improves accuracy while addressing liability concerns in high-stakes construction projects. This hybrid model has attracted municipal partners like San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection, which uses the platform to streamline permit reviews.

With construction compliance software representing a $10 billion market opportunity according to McKinsey analysis, UpCodes' expansion signals growing investor confidence in regulatory technology. Their careers page highlights remote-friendly roles with emphasis on mission-driven impact—reducing construction waste through digital compliance. As building codes increasingly incorporate sustainability mandates, UpCodes' hiring strategy positions them to lead in translating complex environmental standards into executable design parameters.

Open positions and application details are available on the UpCodes Careers page.