AI Engineer - Voice Agents in California City, CA

Join our fast-paced startup as an AI Engineer specializing in Voice Agents in California City, California. We are dedicated to building production-grade voice agents that transform real customer experiences using cutting-edge AI technology. Key Responsibilities Design, build, test, and deploy real-time voice agents managing live customer conversations end-to-end. Leverage voice technology stacks such as VAPI, ElevenLabs, Deepgram, and Whisper for high-quality voice outputs. Rapidly prototype ideas, iterate on feedback, and evolve MVPs into production-ready voice agents. Integrate large language models (LLMs) with telephony tools, APIs, vector databases, and backend workflows. Analyze and optimize conversational flows to reduce latency and improve reliability in real-world applications. Collaborate closely with senior engineers and company founders on customer deployments and projects. Continuously self-learn and implement emerging tools, frameworks, and generative AI capabilities. Required and Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field. Proven experience building 1-2 working voice agents or AI projects (personal, academic, or professional). Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, retrieval systems, and conversational agent fundamentals. Familiarity with Text-to-Speech (TTS) and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) providers. Proficient programming skills in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript. Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment with rapid changes and evolving demands. Self-driven learner passionate about generative AI and emerging technologies. Compensation: $110,000 per year Location: California City, California, United States (Remote eligible) Employment Type: Full-time