Founding Senior Forward Deployed Engineer [32674]
Stealth Startup | Redwood City, California, United States | 3mo ago
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Original posting (closed) below
$215,000 – $290,000/yr| full-time | hybrid | senior | 2+ years | visa sponsorship
skills: python, javascript, llm, full-stack development, api integration, crm, erp, technical project management, solutions engineering, customer success engineering, voice ai
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.
Benefits
medical insurance · dental insurance · vision insurance · meals · snacks · gym membership · commute reimbursement · internet reimbursement · phone bill reimbursement · equity
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