Founding Software Engineer - AI Voice Agents for Skilled Trades
About the Role
We are seeking a Founding Software Engineer for AI Voice Agents in Skilled Trades. This is a unique opportunity to join a founding-level role where you will have high ownership from day one. As a Founding Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building AI voice agents that enhance the operations of trades and field services businesses. This role is based in London, requiring on-site work five days a week.
What You'll Do
- Build and ship core product features across the stack, utilizing technologies such as Python, TypeScript, and cloud infrastructure.
- Own the entire lifecycle of product development: engage directly with customers, scope solutions, and iterate quickly to deliver outcomes.
- Make informed speed decisions, creating MVPs that unlock value and subsequently hardening them into scalable solutions.
- Enhance testing, documentation, reliability, and security as the platform scales.
- Develop complex features including LLM workflows, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and real-time automation.
Requirements
- Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to design, debug, and ship reliable systems.
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript, with a proven ability to ramp up quickly.
- Experience in shipping AI products end-to-end, whether through startups, side projects, or open-source contributions.
- Comfort in working across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
- Confidence in collaborating with customers and non-technical stakeholders to scope and deliver solutions.
- A proven track record of ownership in shipping complex projects.
Nice to Have
- Experience in early-stage startups.
- Familiarity with voice platforms and event-driven systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from £150k to £300k, based on experience.
- Meaningful equity in a growing company.
- Relocation bonus for candidates moving from anywhere in the world.
- Sponsorship opportunities available.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment with a focus on AI technology.
This Founding Software Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to lead AI voice technology development in a supportive startup environment with competitive compensation.
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