Forward Deployed Engineer

simple-ai· Engineering
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📍 San FranciscoFullTime💰 USD 130K–200K/yr

About this role

About Simple

Simple AI is building state of the art voice AI agents for enterprise. Our realistic agents help iconic businesses like Doordash, xAI, and Omaha Steaks handle all kinds of phone operations, from customer support to order intake to lead qualifications. We are growing revenue like crazy and looking to hire a couple founding software engineers to help us stay afloat of current customer demand and also build out systems for the future. We are very excited about the potential for AI to change the world, and work out of our SF based office 5 days a week.

Simple AI raised $14M from world-class investors and operators like Y Combinator, First Harmonic, Massive Tech Ventures, Michael Seibel, Jared Friedman, Alexandr Wang, Matt Van Horn, Suhail Doshi, and Scott Wu.

The Team

The founders (Catheryn and Zach) met while running software teams at YC, where they shipped tons of new products for YC founders, including YC’s co-founder matching site. Cat previously worked at Instagram and Facebook and earned degrees in math and computer science at MIT. Zach previously studied computer science and statistics at U Chicago and led software at PEAK6.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & meaningful equity

  • Employee-friendly equity terms

  • An office located in SF

  • Health, dental & vision insurance

  • Free lunch & dinner at the office

  • Free Ubers home after 8:30pm

  • Regular team events & offsites

What You'll Need

  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for addressing technical challenges.

  • A customer-first mindset with strong communication skills and interest in product design and prioritization.

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.

  • Passion about learning and keeping up with latest AI advancements.

Nice To Have

  • Previous experience with prompt engineering or working with AI/LLM-based platforms.

  • Experience as an early-stage startup engineer or founder.

  • Experience with TypeScript, React, Python, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, AWS.

Fun fact: every engineer on our team has founded a company!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Forward Deployed Engineer role at simple-ai?
The listed salary for this Forward Deployed Engineer position at simple-ai is USD 130K–200K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Forward Deployed Engineer position at simple-ai located?
This Forward Deployed Engineer role at simple-ai is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Forward Deployed Engineer role at simple-ai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Forward Deployed Engineer role in the Engineering department at simple-ai.
Which team or department does the Forward Deployed Engineer at simple-ai belong to?
This Forward Deployed Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at simple-ai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Forward Deployed Engineer position at simple-ai?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to simple-ai's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Forward Deployed Engineer job at simple-ai posted?
This Forward Deployed Engineer position at simple-ai was posted on Oct 8, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Forward Deployed Engineer
simple-ai · 💰 USD 130K–200K/yr
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