Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad

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 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

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.

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 Interviews (2–3 hrs): Three rounds focused on communication, architecture, and problem-solving.