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Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad

Retell AI · Applied AI

Pay
$150K – $250K • Offers Equity
Where
San Francisco Bay Area
Posted
Sep 12

Retell AI is using first-principles thinking to reimagine the call center with cutting-edge voice AI. Thousands of companies now use Retell's AI voice agents to handle sales, support, and logistics calls that once required large teams of human agents. Backed by Y Combinator, Alt Capital, and other leading investors, we've scaled to $80M in ARR with a team of 50, up from $5M at the start of 2025, and are now valued at over $1.5B.

Our vision for 2026 is to build a modern CX platform where entire contact centers are powered by AI. Instead of basic automation that needs constant human tuning, we're creating intelligent AI “workers” that act as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers, continuously executing, monitoring, and improving every customer interaction.

We're growing fast and looking for ambitious builders who want to tackle hard technical problems, move quickly, and have a real…

What you'd do

  • 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 have a strong interest in startups and want to work in a fast-moving environment.
  • You enjoy working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts.
  • 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 - $250k
  • Equity: Equity Provided

What you get

  • 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • $70/day DoorDash 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.