About the job
About Cartesia
At Cartesia, we are on a mission to revolutionize artificial intelligence by creating interactive intelligence that is seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Our innovative approach is focused on developing models that can process and reason over extensive streams of audio, video, and text, enabling real-time, on-device capabilities.
Our founding team, comprised of PhDs from the Stanford AI Lab, has pioneered State Space Models (SSMs), a groundbreaking method for training efficient, large-scale foundation models. With a blend of model innovation and systems engineering expertise, coupled with a design-oriented product engineering team, we are dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art models and user experiences.
We are backed by top investors such as Index Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, and supported by a network of esteemed advisors and over 90 angel investors from various industries, including some of the leading experts in AI.
About the Role
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to propel our mission of developing real-time, multimodal intelligence. In this role, you will work closely with enterprise customers to implement voice AI solutions directly into their production environments. As an FDE, you will enhance customer success and drive revenue by transforming Cartesia's core product into impactful solutions.
Your Impact
Write and ship production-grade code – Create, build, and deploy voice AI systems that enhance real enterprise workflows.
Own deployments end-to-end – Lead the discovery, architecture, implementation, and rollout for key customer engagements, demonstrating your ability to navigate ambiguity and drive project progress.
Deliver across complex infrastructure – Manage deployments in cloud, VPC, and on-prem environments while ensuring compliance with security and networking requirements.
Unblock critical integrations – Identify and resolve integration challenges, performance issues, and deployment obstacles under real-world constraints.
Drive expansion through building – Discover new use cases and prototype solutions that enhance customer adoption and long-term value.

