Looking to take the next step in your software engineering career? Retell AI is hiring a Software Engineer to join its growing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-powered voice technology, collaborate with talented engineers, and build products that power real-world conversational AI experiences. If you’re passionate about creating scalable software, solving challenging technical problems, and working in a fast-paced startup environment, this role could be an excellent fit.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Retell AI |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) |
| Job Location | San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA |
| Salary | $180,000–$270,000 per year |
| Work Type | Full-Time |
| Job Type | On-site / Hybrid (based on business needs) |
| Job Level | Entry Level to Senior |
| Industry | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Development, Technology |
Job Description
We are hiring a Software Engineer, Founders Initiatives to design and build internal and external AI systems that power how Retell hires, sells, operates, and scales.
You’ll build production-grade AI workflows, automations, and agent systems that have a direct impact on company operations and customer experience.
This role sits at the intersection of applied AI, full-stack engineering, and startup operations. We’re open to exceptional new graduates (0–1 years of experience) who have demonstrated strong engineering ability through internships, research, personal projects, or startup experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR & Recruiting AI Systems
- Build systems that extract structured signals from resumes (skills, experience, founder traits, domain expertise)
- Develop lead scoring models to predict interview success and role fit
- Design AI recruiter workflows for candidate screening and qualification
- Automate personalized outbound email and candidate engagement workflows
Security & Compliance Automation
- Build automation systems for customer security workflows (BAAs, DPAs, DocuSign, contract review flows)
- Automate security questionnaire and compliance response generation
- Improve internal tooling for enterprise readiness and audit processes
Operational Infrastructure Tools
- Build systems for accounts receivable automation and finance-related email workflows
- Create automated enterprise customer onboarding and account setup tools
- Design internal systems that reduce manual operational overhead across teams
3rd-Party Integrations & Platform Work
- Integrate with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and GoHighLevel
- Build workflow automation using tools like Zapier, n8n, and Make
- Design LLM-powered systems using OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, and other models
- Own API-based integrations that connect internal systems across the company
GTM Engineering & Growth Automation
- Build HubSpot and Lark automations to improve sales and marketing efficiency
- Develop lifecycle automation systems for customer engagement and retention
- Create targeted website personalization and ad content generation systems
- Build email personalization and outbound automation pipelines at scale
YOU MIGHT THRIVE IF YOU
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Are a new graduate or have up to 1 year of professional software engineering experience.
- Have completed strong internships, research, startup work, or meaningful side projects that demonstrate exceptional engineering ability.
- Think like a founder and take ownership from day one.
- Have strong software engineering fundamentals (backend, full-stack, or systems).
- Have hands-on experience building with LLMs, AI agents, or modern AI tooling through internships, research, or personal projects.
- Are excited to work across product, engineering, and operations.
- Move quickly, learn fast, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
- Prefer building end-to-end systems over working on narrowly defined tasks.
- Care deeply about solving real customer problems and shipping impactful products.
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Initial recruiter discussion.
- Technical coding interview.
- System design and engineering interviews.
- Final interview with the hiring team.
- Offer discussion and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Retell AI careers page.
- Search for the Software Engineer opening in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare and upload your updated resume.
- Submit your application through the online portal.
- Monitor your email for interview updates and further communication.
