Welcome!
This guide is our attempt to bring you up to speed on why we chose to join UpSmith, and why we think you might want to, too.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
— UpSmith eng team
Now Hiring: Senior Software Engineers, Agentic AI
Join our team building AI agents for skilled trades businesses. We're the "Palantir for plumbers," helping skilled trades businesses win and their workers thrive.
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Our people-centric mission
UpSmith aims to bring cutting-edge technology to blue-collar jobs, specifically focusing on skilled trades. We're building an AI-powered predictive intelligence platform for the American home services industry. As a team, we are passionate about both restoring dignity to skilled trades and raising the wages of skilled tradespeople, primarily by increasing revenue for their employers.
We are growing quickly in a $500B+ market with backing from a16z, Asymmetric, Hannah Grey, GSV, Cubit Capital, Crow Holdings, CIV, Karman, TechNexus, and other leading investors.
Company Highlights
With 25+ customers and growing
Net contracts following AI product launch
Full-time employees, including 4 engineers
Planned in next 6-12 months
Engineering at UpSmith
- Backend: Python
- Frontend: React
- APIs: GraphQL, RESTful APIs
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Cloud: AWS/GCP
- AI: OpenAI, Grok
Agentic AI Platform
Our core product converts unstructured data into structured, enriched data and recommendations, then generates personalized conversations via SMS to book appointments
Lead Generation
Helping trades businesses identify better leads, increase their revenue, and automate bookings
Technical Challenges
Building scalable systems for agent-to-agent communication and refining data-scoring algorithms
Open workspace with large windows overlooking Dallas, featuring adjustable standing desks and ergonomic chairs.
Modern conference room with a live-edge wooden table, Herman Miller chairs, and whiteboard walls for collaborative sessions.
Comfortable lounge area with a Chesterfield sofa and armchairs, perfect for casual meetings or taking a break.
Fully equipped kitchen and break area with dining table, refrigerator, and coffee station for team meals and gatherings.
Another view of our lounge area showcasing the panoramic views of Dallas and the comfortable, collaborative environment we've created.
Interview Process
We're excited that you're exploring an engineering opportunity with UpSmith. This guide is designed to help you understand our interview process and prepare effectively.
The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks. We like to move quickly!
Our Engineering Culture
Be an Owner
Take pride and accountability in your work, making decisions with the long-term success of the company in mind.
Raise the Bar
Continuously strive for excellence, seeking out new ways to innovate and improve our products and services.
Believe in People
Recognize the inherent value and potential in each employee, customer, and partner. Foster an environment of trust, growth, and mutual respect.
Bias for Action
Move swiftly and decisively to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities, always keeping the customer's needs at the forefront.
Commit
Stay dedicated to our mission, delivering on our promises and going the extra mile to drive lasting impact for our clients.
Growth Mindset
Encourage continuous learning and adaptability, viewing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development.
Collaboration & In-Person: We are based in Dallas, Texas, and believe strongly in the power of in-person collaboration to foster innovation and speed. We emphasize a five-day in-office work model from our modern Dallas headquarters. Our team is down-to-earth, experienced, and works in a relatively flat structure.
Step 1: 10-Minute Voice Intake
Record brief audio answers to a few simple questions
Step 2: 20-Minute Recruiter Screen
Brief conversation with our recruiter Alex Libre
Step 3: Asynchronous Technical Screen
30-minute practical coding exercise
Step 4: System Design Interview
45-minute system design discussion
Step 5: Onsite Interviews in Dallas
Three interviews in a single day at our office
Step 6: References (Optional)
We may contact your professional references
General Tips for Success
Think Out Loud
We want to understand your thought process. Articulate your assumptions, the approaches you're considering, and why you're making certain decisions.
Ask Clarifying Questions
If something is unclear, don't hesitate to ask. It shows engagement and helps ensure you're solving the right problem.
Be Pragmatic
We value practical solutions that work. Focus on delivering functional code rather than perfect code.
Show Enthusiasm & Curiosity
We're excited about what we're building, and we hope you are too! Ask thoughtful questions about the role, the team, our product, and our vision.
Connect with Our Mission
Consider why building tools for the skilled trades resonates with you. We believe in the dignity and importance of this work.
Be Yourself
We want to get to know the real you. Authenticity helps us both determine if there's a good mutual fit.
Thank you and good luck!
We appreciate you taking the time to interview with UpSmith, and look forward to our conversations with you.
Meet the Founder
Founder & CEO
Wyatt is the founder and CEO of UpSmith. With an eclectic background spanning Vanderbilt, Harvard, Teach for America, McKinsey, and Uber, he is passionate about building cutting-edge AI solutions for the skilled trades industry. As a farm boy from Alabama, Wyatt has deep connections to the trades - most of his high school classmates went into the trades or military, and his family still operates a cattle ranch.
Founder Interview: Agentic AI in Skilled Trades
Watch Wyatt discuss how UpSmith is leveraging agentic AI to transform the skilled trades industry.
In this interview: Wyatt explains how UpSmith is building agentic AI systems that help skilled trades businesses identify better leads, increase revenue, and operate more efficiently.
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