Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for new grad builders who want to get their hands dirty and work directly with customers.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work closely with enterprise clients to build and launch voice AI solutions. You'll spend roughly 50% of your time building and 50% working directly with customers, helping understand their needs, solve problems, and get projects into production.

This is a great fit for someone who has completed technical internships, has a strong interest in startups, and genuinely enjoys working with people and customers.

• Build and launch voice AI solutions for enterprise customers.
• Write production code in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Build integrations with CRMs, ERPs, scheduling tools, and other systems.
• Work directly with customers to understand their needs and solve technical problems.
• Partner with sales on demos, prototypes, and technical discussions.
• Learn Retell's platform and become an expert in building voice AI agents.
• Turn customer feedback into product and engineering improvements.

• You're a recent graduate with a strong technical background.
• You've completed one or more software engineering, technical, or similar internships.
• You like building things and figuring things out on your own.
• You're comfortable with ambiguity and taking ownership.
• You can code in Python, JavaScript, or a similar language.
• You're excited about AI and want to learn how to build real-world AI systems.

• Cash: $150k - $260k
• Equity: Equity Provided
• Location: Redwood City, CA, US - relocation provided
• US Visas: Retell AI is open to sponsoring work authorization for qualified candidates, including H1B/H-1B, TN, L-1, E-3, F-1 (OPT/CPT), and O-1 visas.

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $70/day Door Dash credit for unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
• $200/month wellness reimbursement
• $300/month commuter reimbursement
• $75/month phone bill reimbursement
• $50/month internet reimbursement

• Best Offer Upfront: Choose from three cash-equity balance options; no negotiation needed.
• Top 1% Talent: Above-market pay to attract exceptional builders.
• High Ownership: Small teams, significant responsibility, and meaningful equity.
• Performance-Based: Offers tied to interview performance, not experience or past salaries.

• Online Assessment
• Recruiter Intro Call (15 min):
  Learn about us and share your background.
• Technical Phone Interview (45min):
  Live practical coding
• Technical Phone Interview (45 min):
  Customer facing systems design
• Onsite / Virtual - Discuss ...