Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Syndesus, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision

Meals provided

Gym membership

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Syndesus, Inc. seeks a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to embed with enterprise clients and deliver production-ready voice AI solutions end-to-end. You will bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, drive adoption, and shape the platform from field insights.

Role requires strong communication, production coding in Python/JavaScript, and experience with LLM-powered systems. Hybrid work in the SF Bay Area with visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a customer-facing technical role with strong communication.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record delivering systems in fast-paced environments.
• Production-grade coding in Python/JavaScript and experience with LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of voice AI projects for enterprise clients.
• Build full-stack integrations with CRMs, ERPs, and scheduling systems.
• Prototype demos with sales and present system designs to clients.
• Develop expertise in voice AI, LLM prompting, and UX implications.
• Scope projects, resolve blockers, and keep teams aligned with updates.
• Codify reusable patterns into tools and platform components.
• Translate field feedback into product and GTM recommendations.

Skills

Customer-facing role

Communication

Python

JavaScript

LLM systems

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer | Voice AI Startup

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing Y Combinator-backed Voice AI startup transforming sales, support, and customer engagement. With $5M in seed funding and approaching $35M ARR, achieved with just 20 people, they're building the standard for voice automation at scale.

The Role

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll embed directly with enterprise clients to deliver production-ready voice AI solutions end-to-end. You'll be the bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving adoption, shaping the platform through field insights, and becoming a go-to expert on building with voice AI and LLM-powered systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project delivery using a cutting-edge voice agent platform — from prototyping through to production — communicating progress and risks clearly throughout
• Build full-stack integrations (Python, JavaScript) with enterprise tools including CRMs, ERPs, and scheduling systems
• Partner with sales to gather requirements, prototype demos, and present system designs to clients
• Develop deep expertise in voice AI solutions, including LLM prompting strategies and best practices
• Scope projects, resolve blockers, and keep cross-functional teams aligned with concise, effective updates
• Codify reusable patterns into tools or platform components
• Translate field feedback into actionable product and GTM recommendations

Requirements

• 2+ years in a customer-facing technical role — Solutions Engineering, Technical PM, Customer Success/Support Engineering, or founder experience
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proven track record delivering systems in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Production-grade coding ability in Python, JavaScript, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of LLM-powered systems and their UX implications
• Proactive risk management and the ability to maintain momentum under pressure

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $180K – $250K
• Equity provided
• Location: Redwood City, CA
• Schedule:Full-time, 70 hrs/week (50 onsite + 20 remote, flexible hours)
• Location:Redwood City, CA
• 100% medical, dental, vision coverage
• Unlimited meals and snacks
• Gym, internet, cellphone and commute reimbursement
• Visa sponsorship available (H1B, TN, L-1, E-3, F-1, O-1)

Interview Process

1. Recruiter intro call (15 min)
2. Technical phone interview — live coding on CoderPad (45 min)
3. Onsite/virtual interviews (2–3 hrs): Communication, Architecture Case, and Problem-Solving rounds

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $180,000 – $250,000 per year.