Real Estate Development Associate
Atoms
| Company | Atoms |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are
Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.
Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.
Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.
This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.
We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.
If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.
About the role
The goal of this role is to serve as the bridge between development, construction, capital markets, and clients, while taking ownership of project execution and analysis responsibilities that currently sit with the development team.
We are looking for a Real Estate Development Associate to support development projects from early-stage feasibility and due diligence through design, permitting, construction, and project delivery.
This role will work closely with our development, construction, and capital markets teams and will be exposed to all aspects of the development process. The ideal candidate is someone who understands both the business and execution sides of real estate and is comfortable moving between financial analysis, client management, and project coordination.
What you'll do
Development & Execution
Support sourcing, acquisition, due diligence, entitlement, and development activities across multiple projects
Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
Manage project schedules, action items, permitting efforts, due diligence workstreams, and development milestones
Help identify project risks, constraints & opportunities, and assist in developing solutions
Ensure alignment between project teams, clients, and internal leadership
Financial & Strategic Analysis
Build and maintain project pro formas, development budgets, and feasibility analyses
Run scenario analyses related to site selection, project scope, phasing, incentives, capital expenditures, and operating assumptions
Support underwriting and evaluation of development opportunities
Prepare executive presentations, budget summaries, investment committee materials, and client-facing analyses
Support the preparation of deal summaries, development recommendations, and investment committee materials by translating development assumptions into clear business cases
Coordinate with the capital markets team to ensure development assumptions are accurately reflected in project economics and financing discussions
Client & Internal Support
Assist with client communications and project reporting
Help translate technical development information into clear business recommendations
Support internal decision-making by organizing information, identifying key issues, and developing recommendations
Help connect development, construction, finance, and client objectives throughout the life of a project
Participate in client meetings and help drive follow-up actions, reporting, and decision-making processes
What we're looking for
4-8 years of exper