Lead Software Engineer- AI Agents

KW
  • Up to $150k
  • New York City
  • Permanent

We’re searching for a Lead Software Engineer to head our AI Agents team focused on advancing inbound sales solutions. Located in New York or available remotely, you’ll work directly with the company’s co-founder and CTO. If you’re passionate about solving technical challenges at the forefront of AI and aspire to shape AI-driven sales solutions, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impactful difference.

About Us

This role is with an emerging leader in AI-driven inbound sales agents, trusted globally to handle nuanced sales conversations that drive conversions. Founded by industry veterans from top institutions and supported by a team of experienced AI researchers, the company is committed to building AI agents that outperform traditional sales agents, optimizing sales efficiency across teams worldwide. This is an environment that values high-impact, agile development, and practical problem-solving.

About the Role

As the Lead Software Engineer - AI Agents, you’ll be integral to advancing AI agent capabilities, designing frameworks, and enhancing core functionalities to scale efficiently. You will guide product development, collaborate across teams, and deliver agent improvements that consistently outperform industry benchmarks. This is a hands-on, coding-intensive position suited to someone ready to lead through building and problem-solving in AI.

What We Offer You

  • Opportunity to drive technical and cultural evolution in a fast-paced, high-quality environment
  • High-impact role with a direct line to leadership, driving meaningful product advancements
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and support for professional development
  • Culture of continuous improvement, feedback, and collaboration
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI, ML, and NLP technologies in a rapidly scaling company

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop AI Agents: Architect and build AI agents tailored for inbound sales with capabilities to extend beyond existing frameworks
  • Enhance AI Frameworks: Focus on scalability, customizability, and control for maximum usability and efficiency
  • Expand AI Capabilities: Grow the suite of AI Agents, introducing off-the-shelf solutions ready for fast deployment
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product, sales, and customer success to meet real-world requirements
  • Optimize Performance: Design and implement automated analytics for continuous agent performance evaluation

Relevant Skills and Requirements

  • Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on scalable application development
  • Expertise in Python; knowledge of AI frameworks like Langchain, Autogen, or Swarm is a plus
  • Strong communication skills and experience with prompt engineering for AI agent refinement
  • Background in machine learning pipelines, including NLP and RAG systems experience
  • A hands-on problem solver who excels in end-to-end solution delivery, from ideation to deployment

Keywords: Lead Software Engineer, AI Agents, Python, AI frameworks, inbound sales, ML pipelines, prompt engineering, scalable applications.

Kate Welder Recruitment Consultant

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