Founding Senior Forward Deployed Engineer [32737]

San Francisco 11 days agoFull-time External
1.5m - 2m / yr
About We're not just automating calls—we’re transforming how the world communicates. Our AI voice agents are reshaping sales, support, and customer engagement for leading brands. Backed by Alt Capital, Y Combinator, and top-tier investors, we've raised $4.7M in seed funding and hit $14M ARR with just 12 people. We’re one of the fastest-growing Voice AI startups and we're on a mission to become the standard for voice automation at scale. About the Role As a Founding Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll deliver company's voice AI solutions to enterprise clients, embedding with their teams to build production-ready systems. You’ll bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders with exceptional communication, driving adoption and shaping our platform through customer insights. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of projects using the company's voice agent platform - from prototyping to production, communicating progress and risks clearly. • Become go-to experts on building voice AI solutions, especially LLM prompting tips & tricks. • Build full-stack integrations (Python, JavaScript) with enterprise tools (e.g. CRMs, ERPs, scheduling tools) • Partner with sales to engage clients to gather requirements, prototype demos, and present system designs. • Scope projects, resolve blockers, and align teams with concise updates. • Codify reusable patterns into tools or platform components. • Translate field feedback into actionable product and GTM recommendations. You Might Thrive If You • Have 2+ years in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Technical PM, Customer Success/Support engineer, Ex-founder). • Excel at communication & explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. • Have delivered systems in fast-paced, ambiguous settings. • Write production-grade code (Python, JavaScript, or similar). • Understand LLM-powered systems and their impact on user experience. • Proactively manage risks and maintain momentum under pressure. Job Details • Job Type: Full-time, 70 hr/week (50 hr/week onsite with flexible hours + 20 hr/week work from home) • Cash: 215k - 290k • Equity: 0.2 - 0.4% • Location: Redwood City, CA, US • US Visas: Sponsors Visa & Green Card Other Benefits • 100% medical, dental, vision insurance coverage • Unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks • Gym and daily commute fee reimbursement • Internet and phone bills covered Compensation Philosophy • Best Offer Upfront: Choose from three cash-equity balance options; no negotiation needed. • Top 1% Talent: Above-market pay (top 5 percentile) to attract exceptional builders. • High Ownership: Small teams, >$1M revenue/employee, and significant equity. • Performance-Based: Offers tied to interview performance, not experience or past salaries.