Principal Architect

About the role

Alignment Architects is a growing architecture and real estate development company based in Cupertino, CA. We focus on residential development throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, with an emphasis on single-family homes, single-family communities, and townhome projects. We are closely connected to the development and construction sides of the business, allowing our architects to be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from design and permitting through construction and completion.

Compensation

Average base salary of approximately $150,000, with performance-based bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent).
• California architectural license (RA) or equivalent licensure.
• 10–15+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Significant experience with Bay Area residential development.
• Strong experience with single-family homes, residential communities, and/or townhomes.
• Proven experience taking projects from design through permit and construction documents.
• Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of California building codes and Bay Area permitting processes.
• Extensive experience coordinating architectural drawings with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, and other consultants.
• Strong drafting and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, or comparable architectural production software.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is both a strong architect and a strong technical leader. You Should Be Able To Design well. Document well. Coordinate well. Solve technical problems. Navigate permitting. Lead people. And get projects done efficiently. You should know what makes a residential drawing set complete, coordinated, buildable, and permit-ready. You should be comfortable identifying problems before they become construction issues, and you should enjoy improving the systems and processes that allow a team to consistently produce better work.

Why Join Alignment Architects?

We value quality, technical rigor, speed, and accountability. At Alignment Architects, architecture is closely connected to real estate development and construction. You will have the opportunity to see projects through the full process: Land → Design → Permitting → Construction → Completion This creates an environment where architects can make meaningful decisions based on not only design, but also constructability, cost, schedule, permitting, and real-world project execution. We want to build a team that consistently delivers better design, better documentation, faster permitting, and more efficient project execution.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to jobs@aeddynamic.com. Please Highlight Bay Area residential projects you have ledYour experience with single-family homes, communities, and/or townhomesYour construction documentation and technical detailing experienceYour consultant coordination experienceYour Bay Area permitting experienceThe size and structure of teams you have led.