Software Engineer for Voice Agents and AI Solutions at Deepgram | San Francisco

Join Deepgram, a pioneering leader in voice AI technology, as a Software Engineer specializing in Voice Agents for the restaurant industry. You will play a vital role in developing innovative AI applications that enhance customer experiences and streamline restaurant operations. Your expertise in software development and passion for AI will contribute to transforming how restaurants interact with their customers.

About Deepgram Deepgram builds real-time APIs for speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS), serving over 200,000 developers and 1,300 organizations. Companies like Twilio and Cloudflare use Deepgram’s scalable, precise voice AI technology to power their products. Role Overview: Solutions Architect The Solutions Architect joins Deepgram’s Applied Engineering team in San Francisco. This role focuses on working closely with clients, solving technical challenges, and developing scalable solutions to strengthen Deepgram’s support infrastructure. What You Will Do Lead customer engagements after the sale, ensuring smooth technical integration and support. Assist with pre-sales and implementation projects as needed. Resolve complex technical issues for clients, drawing on engineering expertise. Develop repeatable solutions and contribute to automation that frees the team to focus on high-impact pre-sales work. How Deepgram Works The team values an AI-first approach, encouraging experimentation with advanced AI tools in daily work. Deepgram supports a culture of innovation and adaptability. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Company OverviewDeepgram stands at the forefront of the burgeoning Voice AI economy, delivering unparalleled real-time APIs for speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS), while also enabling the creation of scalable, production-grade voice agents. Over 200,000 developers and more than 1,300 organizations, including prominent names like Twilio, Cloudflare, and Jack in the Box, trust Deepgram to power their voice solutions. Our voice-native foundation models are accessible via cloud APIs, as well as self-hosted and on-premises software, boasting unmatched accuracy, minimal latency, and cost-efficient solutions. With a recent Series C funding led by top-tier global investors, Deepgram has processed over 50,000 years of audio and transcribed over 1 trillion words, making us the leading authority in voice technology.Company Operating RhythmAt Deepgram, we foster an AI-first culture where leveraging AI tools is essential to our innovation and performance metrics. Every member of our team is encouraged to actively engage with advanced AI tools and incorporate them into their daily tasks. Our success hinges on the creative and effective use of cutting-edge AI capabilities. Candidates should be adaptable, eager to learn, and excited by the prospect of integrating new models into their workflows, as our fast-paced environment requires continuous evolution and experimentation.The Opportunity:We are on the lookout for a Software Engineer to become a vital part of Deepgram for Restaurants, a newly established business unit focused on addressing critical challenges in the restaurant industry, collaborating closely with Deepgram’s core research teams.This role involves direct engagement with leading restaurant enterprises and technology partners to identify and tackle the most pressing issues in the sector. Initial focus areas will include:Developing ultra-reliable ASR systems for noisy, multi-microphone environmentsCreating high-accuracy, menu-aware drive-thru and phone ordering agentsImplementing real-time analytics and operational intelligence solutionsDesigning dependable in-restaurant hardware solutions

Company OverviewDeepgram is at the forefront of the burgeoning trillion-dollar Voice AI industry, offering cutting-edge real-time APIs for speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) solutions, alongside the development of scalable production-grade voice agents. With over 200,000 developers and more than 1,300 organizations utilizing our platform, including notable names like Twilio, Cloudflare, and Jack in the Box, Deepgram is recognized as a key player in voice technology. Our voice-native foundation models are accessible through cloud APIs as well as self-hosted and on-premises software, ensuring unparalleled accuracy, rapid response times, and cost-effectiveness. Supported by a recent Series C funding round from prominent global investors, Deepgram has transcribed over 1 trillion words and processed over 50,000 years of audio, establishing ourselves as the leading authority in voice solutions.Company Operating RhythmAt Deepgram, we embrace an AI-first culture—integrating advanced AI tools into our daily operations is essential. Every team member is encouraged to experiment with AI technologies, harnessing their potential to drive results. We prioritize creative and effective applications of AI, and adaptability is crucial in our fast-paced environment. If you thrive in dynamic settings and enjoy pushing the limits of technology, you may be an ideal fit for our team.The Opportunity:As an Enterprise Account Executive focused on the restaurant sector, your primary responsibility will be to secure enterprise-level contracts. You will leverage your expertise to navigate complex sales processes smoothly, demonstrating your knowledge and commitment to achieving results. Your mission is to position Deepgram as the preferred Voice AI platform for the restaurant industry.LocationThis position is based in San Francisco, strategically located near many of our key clients and partners, enhancing our ability to respond to their needs effectively.What You’ll DoDrive enterprise sales initiatives and close high-value deals.Guide clients through the sales process, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders.Utilize AI tools to enhance sales strategies and outcomes.

Join Deepgram as a Forward Deployed Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the restaurant industry through cutting-edge voice AI technology. In this position, you will work closely with our clients to integrate our advanced speech recognition solutions into their operations, ensuring they harness the full potential of our platform. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be crucial as you navigate complex deployments and provide exceptional support.

ABOUT THE ROLE:As an AI Engineer at Varick, you will take charge of designing and optimizing the intelligence layer within our enterprise operations. This involves creating agent systems that efficiently handle thousands of transactions, make classification decisions, and learn from human interactions.This position is suited for engineers with extensive experience in LLMs, agent architectures, and evaluation systems. You have successfully developed agent workflows that operate in production, not merely in demo environments. Your expertise includes prompt engineering, retrieval, tool calling, multi-agent orchestration, and the evaluation frameworks necessary for deploying trustworthy AI systems in enterprise settings.WHAT YOU'LL DO:• Design and implement agent architectures that tackle complex enterprise workflows, focusing on multi-step reasoning, tool calling, and exception handling.• Develop and sustain evaluation systems that ensure agent quality, accuracy, safety, and groundedness.• Create robust prompt systems, retrieval pipelines, and context engineering strategies to ensure reliable agent performance.• Establish feedback loops that empower agents to learn from human corrections and enhance their functionality over time.• Optimize inference costs and latency for production workloads to ensure efficiency.• Define and uphold best practices for agent reliability, observability, and governance.• Stay updated with the latest models, frameworks, and research to ensure impactful deployments into production.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:• At least 3 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 1–2 years dedicated to LLM applications or AI systems in a production environment.• Practical experience in constructing agent workflows featuring tool calling, retrieval, and multi-step reasoning.• A profound understanding of prompt engineering, context engineering, and methods to elicit reliable behavior from LLMs.• Experience in developing evaluation systems to assess AI output quality.• Proficient in Python with a solid foundation in backend engineering principles.• You have delivered AI features to actual users and have navigated challenges such as hallucinations, edge cases, accuracy drops, and cost management.• Must be based in San Francisco.

Join Deepgram as a Forward Deployed Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in transforming the restaurant industry with cutting-edge AI technology. As part of our dedicated team, you will collaborate directly with clients to implement and optimize our speech recognition software, ensuring they achieve maximum value from our solutions.Your expertise will guide restaurants in leveraging voice technology to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive efficiency. If you are passionate about technology and love solving complex problems, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About Aqua VoiceAqua Voice is pioneering the voice input landscape for the AI era. By training our own models and creating deep OS integrations, we ensure that voice technology is executed flawlessly across the entire stack.The evolution of work is upon us; individual contributor roles are transforming as we now manage AI agents, a task that naturally aligns with voice interactions.We are not focused on traditional conversational agents; instead, we champion a voice-in-text-out (VITO) approach, believing that voice functionality should operate above traditional applications, and that innovative startups can lead in this domain.With an unwavering commitment to this vision, our progress has been promising, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.The RoleAs a growing team, you will have the opportunity to engage with all facets of our system.Recent projects include:Development of a real-time transcription server capable of managing thousands of concurrent audio streams.Training and deploying custom speech recognition models.Creating native integrations for macOS and Windows utilizing advanced system APIs.Technology StackFrontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js, ElectronBackend: Python, real-time server (Bun/Node.js), WebSocketsNative: Swift (macOS), C# (Windows)Machine Learning: Custom speech recognition models, inference pipelinesInfrastructure: Terraform, StripePrior experience with all these technologies is not required.Qualifications- Showcase your previous work and projects.- Adaptable in switching between programming languages and domains.- Capable of taking ownership of projects from concept to production.- Proficient in writing clean and maintainable code.- Experience with production systems is essential.- A positive attitude and a collaborative spirit are a must!

About Simple AIAt Simple AI, we are pioneering cutting-edge voice AI solutions tailored for enterprises. Our lifelike voice agents empower renowned companies such as DoorDash, xAI, and Omaha Steaks in managing diverse phone operations ranging from customer support to order intake and lead qualification. As we experience rapid revenue growth, we seek a couple of founding software engineers to help us meet current customer demands while developing innovative systems for the future. Our team is passionate about harnessing AI to transform the world, and we operate from our San Francisco office five days a week.Simple AI is proudly supported by top-tier investors and industry leaders, including Y Combinator, Massive Tech Ventures, and prominent figures like Michael Seibel (co-founder of Twitch), Jared Friedman (Scribd), Alexandr Wang (Scale AI), Matt Van Horn (June Oven and Lyft), Suhail Doshi (Mixpanel), JJ Fliegelman (WayUp), and Scott Wu (Cognition).Meet the FoundersThe founders, Catheryn Li and Zach Kamran, previously led software teams at Y Combinator, where they launched numerous products for YC founders, including the co-founder matching site. Cat brings experience from Instagram and Facebook and holds degrees in mathematics and computer science from MIT. Zach studied computer science and statistics at the University of Chicago and led software initiatives at PEAK6.What We ProvideCompetitive salary with significant equity opportunitiesEmployee-friendly equity termsOffice located in San FranciscoComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceComplimentary lunch and dinner at the officeFree Uber rides home after 8:30 PMRegular team events and offsite activitiesYour Qualifications4+ years of relevant software engineering experience.Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling technical challenges.A customer-centric mindset coupled with strong communication skills and a keen interest in product design and prioritization.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.A genuine enthusiasm for continual learning and keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI.

Role Overview Deepgram is hiring a Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer to support clients and showcase voice recognition technology. This remote position is open to candidates based in the USA, including San Francisco, CA. What You Will Do Engage with prospective clients to understand their technical and business needs Demonstrate Deepgram’s voice recognition solutions and explain their value Work closely with sales and engineering teams to tailor solutions for each client Help guide clients through the pre-sales process by answering questions and addressing concerns Who We’re Looking For Technical expertise in relevant fields Strong communication and problem-solving skills Interest in voice recognition technology Comfort working with both clients and internal teams Location This is a remote role within the USA. Candidates in San Francisco, CA are welcome.

Join Aircall as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI Voice Agents, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative voice solutions. Your expertise in software development and artificial intelligence will help us enhance customer interactions through cutting-edge technology.

Join the Revolution at Retell AIRetell AI is pioneering the future of call centers through innovative voice AI, driven by first principles thinking.In just 18 months since our inception, we have empowered thousands of businesses with our AI voice agents, transforming how sales, support, and logistics calls are managed—previously requiring extensive human teams. Supported by prestigious investors such as Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we've rapidly scaled from $5M ARR to an impressive $36M ARR with a compact yet dynamic team of 20.Our ambition for 2026 is to create a revolutionary customer experience platform, where entire contact centers are powered by AI. Moving beyond basic automation, we aim to develop intelligent AI “workers” that serve as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers, continuously enhancing customer interactions without the need for constant human oversight.As we expand, we are seeking passionate engineers who are eager to solve challenging technical problems, act swiftly, and make a significant impact in one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups. Let’s shape the future together.

Join Our TeamAqua Voice is pioneering the voice interaction layer for the AI-driven era. We develop our own models and create deep OS integrations, as mastering voice technology necessitates control over the entire stack.The landscape of work is evolving rapidly. It's no longer just about individual contributions; now, you manage AI agents, and voice interaction is ideally suited for this new paradigm.We are not in the business of crafting conversational agents. Our vision is that the most intuitive way to engage with your computer is through voice commands with text responses (VITO). We believe that voice technology should operate at a layer above applications, and as a small company, we have the potential to push boundaries in this area.With relentless dedication, we are making great strides, and we invite you to be part of this journey.Your RoleWe are seeking a talented designer who is also proficient in coding.You will take the reins on design for our desktop applications, web platforms, and marketing collateral. You will implement your designs using React, TypeScript, and CSS.This is primarily a design-focused position. We prioritize your aesthetic sense over the speed of engineering.

Join Our Innovative Team at Retell AIRetell AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing the call center industry through advanced voice AI technology. In just 18 months since our inception, we have empowered thousands of businesses to optimize their sales, support, and logistics calls, which previously relied on large teams of human agents. Supported by prominent investors including Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we've achieved remarkable growth, scaling from $5 million to $36 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) while expanding our talented team to 20 members.Our ambitious vision for 2026 is to develop a state-of-the-art customer experience platform, transforming entire contact centers with AI. Unlike traditional automation that requires ongoing human oversight, we are building intelligent AI "workers" capable of functioning as frontline agents, quality assurance analysts, and managers, constantly enhancing customer interactions.If you are a passionate innovator eager to solve complex technical challenges and make a tangible impact at one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups, we invite you to join us in shaping the future.Ranked among the top 50 AI applications by a16z: a16z List4th on Brex's Fast-Growing Software Vendors of 2025: Brex BenchmarkFeatured as a leading startup on: Leanaileaderboard

Join Us at Pylon as a Software Engineer - AI AgentsAt Pylon, we are revolutionizing the B2B post-sales landscape. Our comprehensive platform, driven by conversational data and advanced intelligence, empowers businesses to operate seamlessly in real-time.Supported by notable investors such as a16z, BCV, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator, we proudly serve over 1000 companies, including Linear, Cognition, Modal Labs, and Incident.io. Our inclusion in the Enterprise Tech 30 List shines a light on our impact.With a vast problem domain, we are eager to expand our team of talented software engineers to tackle the exciting challenges ahead. Your contributions will directly influence the development of our innovative solutions.Your RoleDevelop and implement the next generation of AI features at Pylon, swiftly adapting based on user feedback.Enhance the quality and efficiency of existing AI functionalities.Are You the Right Fit?If you prefer coding over meetings and value productivity, you might fit right in.Strong engineering fundamentals and efficient coding skills are essential.Autonomy excites you; you enjoy owning details and managing your projects.Located in San Francisco or willing to relocate? We value in-person collaboration as we cultivate a vibrant team culture.Our tech stack includes React, Golang, GraphQL, and AWS.Join a team of experienced engineers from prestigious companies like Samsara, Affinity, and Airbnb.What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 401(k) retirement plan Commuter benefits Parental leave 14 company holidays plus unlimited PTO Annual offsite retreats Meals and snacks provided at the office Fitness stipend

About AssembledAt Assembled, we believe that exceptional customer support stems from a harmonious blend of human agents and AI technology. Our innovative platform serves as a unified solution that scales to meet the needs of businesses, such as Canva, Etsy, and Robinhood, ensuring seamless coordination among in-house agents, BPOs, and AI systems. With features like AI Agents capable of resolving issues from start to finish, AI Copilot for agent assistance, and an AI-driven workforce management system that enhances both human and AI efficiency, we empower teams to provide quicker, higher-quality service while making informed staffing and automation decisions. Supported by a robust $70 million investment from NEA, Emergence Capital, and Stripe, we are on a mission to redefine how AI and human collaboration functions.The TeamOur AI Products Team is at the forefront of developing autonomous AI agents designed to tackle the most complex challenges in customer support, allowing human agents to concentrate on high-value interactions. Following a successful product launch, our Assist product line achieved a remarkable 5x growth in just three months, resulting in millions in ARR, with a promising pipeline for continued expansion.We are already implementing our solutions within leading tech companies like Canva, Patreon, and Babylist, which provides us with intricate real-world scenarios and rapid feedback loops to enhance our offerings. Our engineering challenges include creating reliable autonomous agents for customer interactions, designing scalable systems across various communication channels, and pushing the limits of current LLM technology.Under the leadership of CTO John Wang, our team is committed to eradicating low-leverage support tasks and equipping agents to deliver faster and more accurate responses.Potential projects you may engage with:Scaling LLMs with GolangEnhancing RAG results with Reciprocal Rank Fusion and Hybrid SearchPioneering new LLM evaluation techniques

Join Us at Retell AIRetell AI is revolutionizing the call center industry by leveraging innovative voice AI technology based on first principles.In just 18 months since our inception, we have attracted thousands of companies that rely on Retell's AI voice agents to efficiently manage sales, support, and logistics calls, previously handled by large teams of human agents. Supported by renowned investors such as Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we have rapidly grown from $5M to $36M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) with a dedicated team of 20.Looking ahead to 2026, our ambition is to establish a state-of-the-art customer experience platform entirely powered by AI. We aim to create intelligent AI “workers” capable of serving as frontline agents, quality assurance analysts, and managers, continuously optimizing customer interactions without the need for constant human oversight.We are on an exciting growth trajectory and are seeking driven individuals who are eager to solve complex technical challenges, accelerate progress, and make a significant impact at one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups.Let’s innovate the future together!Ranked as a top 50 AI app by a16z: https://tinyurl.com/5853dt2x#4 on Brex's Fast-Growing Software Vendors of 2025: https://www.brex.com/journal/brex-benchmark-december-2025One of the top startups on: https://leanaileaderboard.com/

Baseten creates AI inference solutions for clients such as Cursor, Notion, OpenEvidence, Abridge, Clay, Gamma, and Writer. The team blends AI research, infrastructure, and developer tools to help organizations deploy advanced models. Backed by $300M in Series E funding from BOND, IVP, Spark Capital, Greylock, and Conviction, Baseten is expanding quickly and shaping the landscape for engineers building AI products. Role overview The Software Engineer - Voice AI role centers on building and deploying open-source voice models for real-world use. Voice is becoming a key interface across the web, and this position addresses the technical challenges of bringing production-ready Voice AI to market. The work supports applications in productivity, customer service, clinical dialogue, creator tools, education, and more, helping to change how people interact with technology across sectors. This engineer leads Baseten’s Voice AI efforts, guiding the proprietary inference stack that powers Voice AI models. The role balances shaping the product roadmap with hands-on engineering. Collaboration is a core part of the job, working closely with Forward Deployed Engineers, Model Performance Engineers, and other technical teams to advance Voice AI capabilities. Sample projects and initiatives The world's fastest Whisper, with streaming and diarization Canopy Labs selects Baseten for Orpheus TTS inference Partnering with the Core Product team to build an orchestration framework for a multi-model voice agent Working with the Training Platform team to support ongoing training of voice models Designing a developer-friendly API and SDK to encourage self-service adoption of Baseten Voice AI products Location San Francisco

fractional-ai is hiring a Software Engineer to join the team onsite in San Francisco. This role centers on building and improving technology that advances artificial intelligence. Role overview As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with others to develop and support projects that drive the company’s AI initiatives forward. The work involves collaborating with colleagues and contributing technical solutions in a team setting. What you will do Develop software for AI-driven projects Collaborate with team members in the San Francisco office Contribute ideas and technical expertise to ongoing initiatives Requirements Interest in technology and artificial intelligence Ability to work onsite in San Francisco Strong motivation to learn and contribute to team projects

ABOUT THE ROLE:As a Full Stack Engineer at Varick Agents, you will play a pivotal role in developing the foundational infrastructure and product interfaces that drive our agent deployments. While this position is not client-facing, your contributions will ensure that each deployment is executed with enhanced speed, reliability, and consistency.This dynamic role requires you to engage with backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and user interfaces. Your responsibilities will include creating the orchestration layer for agent execution and developing the dashboards and controls utilized by clients, ensuring that every line of code you write supports real enterprise operations.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Develop and manage backend services for agent orchestration, tool activation, and workflow execution.Design and implement product interfaces for agent monitoring, human-in-the-loop controls, and client dashboards.Construct data pipelines that integrate with various enterprise systems such as ERPs, CRMs, and data warehouses.Create internal tools that expedite deployment processes and minimize engineering time for individual clients.Ensure the reliability, observability, and performance of production systems.Collaborate closely with Frontend Developers to transform client-specific solutions into reusable platform capabilities.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, specifically in building production systems.Strong understanding of backend fundamentals including APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.Proficiency in full stack development, capable of creating both backend services and the UI that interfaces with them.Production experience with Python.Familiarity with cloud infrastructures such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including containers, managed databases, and CI/CD practices.A commitment to code quality, testing, and the deployment of stable solutions.HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:Experience integrating with enterprise systems (REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, ETL pipelines).Knowledge of large language model APIs and agent frameworks.Frontend development experience with technologies like React or Next.js.Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Pulumi.Background in building multi-tenant SaaS or platform products.Experience in startup or early-stage environments.WHY VARICK:Join an innovative team at Varick Agents where you can make a significant impact through your engineering expertise.