Now Recruiting Builders — United States

Don't Just
Apply.
Build Something.

Zoneium is developing AI-powered infrastructure intelligence for U.S. transportation, construction, logistics, and utilities. We're not looking for résumés. We're looking for builders.

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7
Days to Build
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Collaboration Paths
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What You Can Create
US/CA
Work Authorization Required
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The Job Market Is Tough. This Challenge Isn't Just for Us — It's for You.
Getting hired today — especially early in your career — is harder than ever. Generic résumés don't stand out. A working AI tool does. Whatever you build during this 7-day challenge, you own it completely. You can showcase it to Zoneium, add it to your portfolio, publish it, and use it in every future job application. We're giving you a real reason to build something you're proud of.
Our Purpose

We're Building
Infrastructure Intelligence

Zoneium is an early-stage company aggressively building toward something meaningful: AI-powered geospatial intelligence infrastructure for the United States. The scale is national. The impact is real.

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The Problem
U.S. infrastructure — transportation, construction, utilities — operates largely without intelligent data systems. Decisions that affect millions are made with outdated tools, fragmented data, and minimal AI integration.
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Our Approach
We're building ZILM — the Zoneium Infrastructure Language Model — purpose-built for U.S. infrastructure operators: state DOTs, engineering firms, contractors, and government agencies.
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The Scope
Transportation safety. Work zone compliance. Bridge management. Construction intelligence. Logistics optimization. Utility operations. Public-private infrastructure systems. This is national-scale work.
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Why Now
Federal deadlines, aging assets, and AI capability breakthroughs are converging. The window to build foundational infrastructure intelligence is open. We intend to lead it.
Transportation Construction Utilities Logistics Oil & Gas Industrial Systems Public Infrastructure Operations
The Process

How It Works

We've replaced the standard interview loop with something better: a 7-day builder challenge. Show us what you can create with AI.

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The Clock Starts When You Email Us
Contact naveen@zoneium.com and you have 7 days to build something that demonstrates your thinking, creativity, and AI fluency. No pressure — just build what excites you.
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Reach Out
Email naveen@zoneium.com with your résumé, LinkedIn, a brief intro, and your skills or interests. Portfolio optional — but encouraged. We respond to every serious inquiry.
Email Required LinkedIn Portfolio Optional
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The Clock Starts
You have 7 days. Build anything useful using AI. Use any tools, frameworks, or platforms. Vibe coding, no-code, and low-code are all acceptable. Publicly available data is encouraged. Surprise us.
7 Days Any Tools Public Data No-Code OK
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Show Us What You Built
Send us a live URL — deploy your tool and share the link. We do not want GitHub links or code. The code is entirely yours. With today's AI-assisted development, deploying to Vercel, Netlify, Replit, or Streamlit takes minutes. Vibe coding means fast and well-built.
Demo Link Prototype Writeup Dashboard
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Evaluation
We assess creativity, initiative, technical thinking, AI fluency, product sense, and mission alignment. We are not grading on polish. We are looking for people who can think and execute independently.
Creativity Initiative AI Fluency Mission Alignment
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Collaboration Pathways
Successful builders can access multiple pathways depending on fit, timing, and available resources. All arrangements are documented in writing before any work begins.
Internship Contract Part-Time Full-Time Advisory
Builder Profiles

Who We're Looking For

We don't need one type of person. We need curious builders across disciplines who can combine AI fluency with domain thinking.

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AI Engineer
Build intelligent agents and backend AI systems for infrastructure data pipelines and operational workflows.
LLMs RAG APIs Python
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Prompt Engineer
Design instruction systems, structured prompts, and agentic workflows that produce reliable, useful outputs from frontier models.
Prompting Evals Agents
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Vibe Coder
Ship fast and ship beautifully. Build polished, working prototypes using AI coding assistants and no-code tools. In the age of AI, speed and quality are not a tradeoff.
React No-Code Rapid Prototyping
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Infrastructure Analyst
Translate complex infrastructure data — bridges, roads, work zones — into intelligence that operators can act on. Blend data science with domain knowledge.
GIS Data Analysis SQL
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UX/UI Designer
Design command-center-grade interfaces for infrastructure professionals. Government-grade clarity, startup-grade aesthetics.
Figma Design Systems Accessibility
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Data Visualization Designer
Turn raw infrastructure data into actionable visual intelligence — maps, dashboards, real-time monitoring tools, and risk visualizations.
D3.js Mapbox Tableau
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Logistics Optimizer
Build routing, scheduling, and supply chain intelligence tools for infrastructure construction and operations environments.
Optimization Simulation Operations Research
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Operations Strategist
Map operational workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design AI-assisted process improvements for infrastructure-heavy organizations.
Process Design Systems Thinking AI Tools
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Policy Researcher
Research federal and state transportation policy, compliance mandates, and regulatory environments. Build AI tools that make policy actionable.
Regulatory Research Federal Policy AI Summarization
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Product Thinker
Define what to build and why. Translate infrastructure operator pain points into product requirements. Combine market sense with technical literacy.
Product Strategy User Research Roadmapping
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Construction Tech Builder
Apply AI to construction project management, safety monitoring, materials tracking, and site intelligence systems.
BIM Project Intelligence IoT
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Systems Integrator
Connect disparate infrastructure data sources — government databases, sensor feeds, legacy systems — into unified, intelligent platforms.
APIs ETL Data Engineering
Inspiration

Challenge Ideas

Need a starting point? Here are real problems worth solving. You are not limited to these categories — the best submissions will surprise us.

›AI assistant for transportation operations command centers
›Infrastructure cost forecasting dashboard using public data
›Work zone safety compliance monitoring tool
›Bridge condition risk scoring and visualization
›Utility outage prediction and response workflow
›Construction project intelligence and status system
›Procurement workflow AI copilot for government contractors
›Logistics route optimization simulator
›Public infrastructure reporting dashboard for citizens
›AI policy assistant for federal transportation regulations
›Smart maintenance prediction for aging infrastructure assets
›CFO / CIO decision support tool for infrastructure firms
These are examples only. Surprise us.
Senior Talent

Experienced Professionals

Zoneium also welcomes operators, technologists, strategists, and domain experts who want to contribute at a senior level — part-time, advisory, or full commitment.

Who We Want
Builders with Depth
We welcome experienced professionals across transportation, infrastructure, technology, operations, policy, finance, and government. What we require is AI awareness, original thinking, and willingness to move fast in an early-stage environment.
  • Former DOT / federal agency professionals
  • Infrastructure technology executives
  • Government contractors and BD leaders
  • Transportation engineers with systems thinking
  • AI/ML practitioners with domain experience
Collaboration Structures
Flexible Engagement Paths
We understand that experienced professionals have commitments. We offer flexible structures to match your availability and risk appetite.
  • Advisory board participation
  • Fractional leadership roles
  • Equity-based strategic collaboration
  • Contract and consulting arrangements
  • Future full-time leadership positions
Experienced candidates are expected to complete a version of the builder challenge appropriate to their background. We want to see strategic thinking, not just credentials.
Ready to Build?

Show Us What
You Can Create

The clock starts when you email us. 7 days. One challenge. Build something that demonstrates what you're capable of with AI.

⚡ Email Naveen Now
Include your name · LinkedIn · skills · brief intro · portfolio (optional)
Zoneium is an early-stage company. All collaboration arrangements are documented in writing. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada. Completing this challenge does not guarantee employment, compensation, or equity. Zoneium does not claim ownership of any work submitted during the evaluation process.