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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

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$180,000–$250,000annualizedRedwood City, CAHybridSenior

A senior forward deployed engineer embeds with enterprise clients to deliver production-ready voice AI solutions, from prototypes and integrations through launch.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$180K–$250KAbove the median

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales
  2. Proof of concept
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations (not covered)
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Experience

  • 2+ yearscustomer-facing technical role

Background

  • Solutions and customer engineering

Tools

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • LLMs
  • voice agents
  • LLM prompting
  • CoderPad

Visa

  • Sponsors visas

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Covers pre-sales25%
  • Sponsors visas28%
  • Hybrid35%
  • Covers proofs of concept40%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

The job description from syndesus

Posted by syndesus on

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.

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$180,000–$250,000Annualized in US dollars
Pay details

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

Location
Redwood City, CA
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Remote work restrictions
Redwood City, CA; 50 hours onsite and 20 hours remote per week
Employment type
Full-time
Visa sponsorship
Available
Experience requirements
  • 2+ years: customer-facing technical role (required)

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