Founding Senior Forward Deployed Engineer [32674]

Stealth Startup; San Carlos (CA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited meals and snacks

Gym and commute reimbursements

Covered internet and phone bills

Job summary

A leading Voice AI startup in California is seeking a Founding Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver voice AI solutions. You will lead project delivery, engage with clients, and bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders. Successful candidates will have 2+ years in customer-facing roles and exceptional communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation with cash, equity options, and numerous benefits, including meals, gym reimbursements, and covered bills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Technical PM).
• Experience delivering systems in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects using the voice AI platform.
• Become go-to experts on building voice AI solutions.
• Partner with sales to engage clients and gather requirements.
• Scope projects and align teams with concise updates.
• Translate field feedback into actionable product recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical project management

Customer engagement

LLM expertise

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understand LLM-powered systems and their impact on user experience.
• Proactively manage risks and maintain momentum under pressure.
• 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

• 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.