Lead Architect-Data Architecture

Help us close the housing gap in cities

At Cloud Apartments , were reinventing how cities build. We design beautiful, efficient apartments that are manufactured in factories and assembled on-site— faster, cheaper, and more predictably than traditional construction.

S. is short millions of homes, and conventional development cant keep up. Cloud introduces a product-based approach to housing , combining modular design, scalable systems, and an asset-light operating model to deliver multifamily projects that actually pencil. Our team sits at the intersection of tech, real estate, and AEC , and were growing fast. We have 2,500 units under our system, with leading partners in the construction industry.

🎯 The Role - Lead Architect

Were hiring an architect / lead designer to help us scale. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to do the work —drawing, detailing, coordinating, iterating—and who’s ready to jump into a small, fast-moving team.

You’ll play a central role in both active project delivery and Cloud’s broader architectural product strategy. That means producing drawing sets, iterating on templates, translating site and code constraints into modular solutions, and managing consultant coordination and client relationships through permitting and construction. You’ll be supporting not just design and documentation, but also business development, operations, and productization. We’re flexible on structure (this can start part-time or contract), but we’re looking for someone who’s excited to grow with us over the long term.

Own drawing production in Revit for conceptual studies, permits, and factory coordination. This includes creating and implementing design and drawing standards like standard details and drawing templates.

Translate zoning, site, and code conditions into modular-appropriate solutions

Manage consultant coordination across architecture, structural, MEP, and other trades

Contribute to systematizing design including (but not limited to) : unit types, facades, and MEP integrations

Support early-stage conversations with customers, including site feasibility and inputs for pricing exercises

🧩 You are a registered architect in California or aspire to be a registered architect in California

You’re an architect with 8+ years of experience and ambition to grow an early stage company changing how housing is built

You know and understand building codes in California with a strong background in construction documentation

You are hyper organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable interfacing with customers

You operate fluently in Revit and BIM workflows , and ideally have experience building templates, families, and design systems

You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves, figure things out, and hustle to get a project across the finish line; You care about equity—not just in the company (we offer it), but also in the mission of creating more accessible housing

🔧 Preference for candidates based in California , but open to remote candidates for the right individual. Structure : We typically do a contract to hire structure to give you ample time to test working with the team since we are a small group [nice to have, not a must have].

Cloud Apartments also offers a comprehensive package of benefits competitive with the market for companies at our size and stage, including health insurance, 401K, and flexible paid time off.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Cloud Apartments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

✉️ If youre excited about the future of building better cities, send your resume to apoorva@cloudapartments.com.