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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - US

New York Office; Remotely in the USA

MISSION:

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (SFDE) at Parloa, you’ll be on the front lines of enterprise AI adoption - delivering cutting-edge technology into some of the most complex environments in the world. Your mission: lead end-to-end deployment projects from an engineering perspective - not just implementing what exists, but engineering what’s required to make it succeed at enterprise scale.

FDEs are our in-field product engineers. You will build what doesn’t yet exist, adapt architecture to enterprise realities, and engineer integrations across systems and APIs to make deployments successful. Your work is hands-on and code-first - you’ll be building, debugging, and engineering solutions directly in the field. What you ship not only makes deployments succeed, it also defines how customers experience Parloa and shapes what our product becomes.

This is not about maintenance. This is about engineering what makes it work in production, under real-world enterprise constraints, at speed and scale.

 

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

  • Own deployment engineering projects: Lead the technical execution (incl. product engineering) of Parloa’s deployments inside large, complex enterprise environments
  • Design for scale and resilience: Architect deployment solutions that meet enterprise-grade requirements for performance, reliability, and security
  • Engineer solutions where none exist: Build custom extensions, integrations, and configurations to close product gaps and meet enterprise requirements
  • Work across systems & stacks: Operate at the intersection of backend engineering, DevOps, and data engineering to ensure seamless delivery
  • Partner with enterprise teams: Collaborate directly with customer engineering organizations to overcome constraints and deliver measurable outcomes
  • Guide and mentor others: Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to more junior in-field engineers
  • Influence at senior levels: Engage with enterprise architects and senior technical stakeholders, discussing solutions and architectures in depth to ensure alignment and credibility
  • Debug under pressure: Rapidly unblock issues in mission-critical environments and ensure customer success.
  • Shape the product: Act as the feedback loop between the field and our core engineering teams - turning deployment learnings into platform evolution
  • Deliver long-term impact: Work closely with Deployment Strategists to ensure scalable architectures and durable customer value

Our Technology Stack: TypeScript, Node.js, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, MCP

 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, systems integration, DevOps, or data engineering roles with direct customer impact
  • Proven track record of leading deep technical deployments and integrations in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Strong technical depth across backend engineering, infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes/cloud platforms, APIs, and databases - with proven experience in systems design and the ability to go hands-on in production systems
  • Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high-responsibility settings, especially when deploying live to enterprise systems
  • A builder’s mindset with bias for action, creativity under pressure, and an obsession with making things work in the real world
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Strong plus: Experience building or integrating AI/LLM-powered systems (e.g., embedding agent workflows, vector databases, prompt orchestration)

 

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

  • The opportunity to join a rapidly growing Conversational AI startup with offices in Berlin, New York, and Munich.
  • Experience an immersive company onboarding experience, where you’ll have the chance to delve into the Parloa product and immerse yourself in our dynamic company culture.
  • Hybrid work environment - we believe in hiring the best talent, no matter where they are based. However, we love to build real connections and want to welcome everyone in the office on certain days.
  • Attractive compensation package with equity.
  • Training and development budget which can be used for conferences and attending development courses to ensure continuous professional growth.
  • Flexible working hours, Unlimited PTO and travel opportunities.
  • Regular team events, game nights, and other social activities.
  • A beautiful office with flair in the heart of NYC with all the conveniences, such as social area, snacks, and drinks.

Your recruiting process at Parloa:

Recruiter video call → Meet your manager → Challenge Task → Bar Raiser Interview

 

OTE Salary Range - $230,000 - $330,000 OTE + Equity

Salary Range

$230,000 - $330,000 USD

 

Why Parloa? 

Parloa is one of the fastest growing startups in the world of Generative AI and customer service. Parloa’s voice-first GenAI platform for contact centers is built on the best AI technology to automate customer service with natural-sounding conversations for outstanding experiences on all communication channels. Leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, Parloa creates intelligent phone and chat solutions for businesses that turn contact centers into value centers by boosting customer service efficiency. The Parloa platform resolves the majority of customer queries quickly and automatically, allowing human agents to focus on complex issues and relationships. Parloa was founded in 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald and today employs over 400+ people in Berlin, Munich, and New York.

When you join Parloa, you become part of a dynamic and innovative team made up of over 34 nationalities that’s revolutionizing an entire industry. We’re passionate about growing together and creating opportunities for personal and professional development. With our recent $120 million Series C investment, we’re expanding globally and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

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