Lead Software Engineer, New York - Confidential

Location: Hybrid

About Our Client
Our client is on a mission to revolutionize inbound sales by leveraging AI technology to create a seamless and efficient sales process for companies. They build AI agents that can engage leads in in-depth conversations, qualifying and closing them or handing them off to human sales teams for further action. Their flagship AI agent, Kora, has exceeded the performance of human sales agents, making it a trusted tool for inbound growth teams worldwide.

The team is passionate about solving the chaos of modern inbound sales by offering intelligent, high-converting solutions for companies while making the sales process more fulfilling for sales teams and buyers alike.

Role Overview
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the development of innovative AI-driven sales solutions. You will take ownership of the technical direction, design, and implementation of the core technology that powers the AI agents, including their flagship agent Kora. You will work closely with customer requirements to deliver end-to-end solutions that solve real-world problems for businesses.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of AI-driven applications, focusing on building and scaling our flagship AI agent.
- Build robust and scalable applications using Python, ensuring high-quality performance that can handle large volumes of inbound sales data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements, specifications, and translate them into technical solutions that address business needs.
- Engineer machine learning pipelines and contribute to AI/ML components, with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
- Develop and improve prompt engineering to ensure clear, concise communication between AI agents and customers.
- Continuously optimize and innovate the AI agent’s performance by adopting new technologies and frameworks such as Langchain, Autogen, and LlamaIndex.
- Drive the technical roadmap, providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations in AI, machine learning, and inbound sales technology.

Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a deep expertise in building applications using Python.
- Experience working in early-stage startups (VC-backed, seed or pre-seed) or hyper-growth environments at Series A and above.
- Proven track record of delivering end-to-end solutions based on customer requirements and product specifications.
- Experience with AI agent frameworks (such as Langchain, Autogen, or LlamaIndex) is a bonus, but not required.
- Familiarity with machine learning pipelines, especially those used for NLP and RAG systems, is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively, particularly when crafting prompts and working with prompt engineering techniques.
- Growth mindset: quick to learn, eager to adopt new frameworks, and adaptable to changing technology landscapes.
- Demonstrated excellence in prior roles, whether through founding a company, academic achievements, or competition wins.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top-tier university (Stanford, Ivies, MIT, CMU, etc.) is highly preferred.

What We Offer
- A collaborative and innovative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact.
- The ability to work remotely with a driven, high-growth team.
- The chance to lead and shape the future of AI-driven inbound sales technology.
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing startup backed by top investors.

This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer who is passionate about AI technology, thrives in fast-paced startup environments, and is eager to solve complex problems in the sales industry. If you’re driven to build and lead the future of inbound sales solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be part of a team that is transforming the inbound sales landscape with cutting-edge AI technology.

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