Looking to build cutting-edge AI solutions while working with an innovative technology company? Zello is hiring an AI Software Engineer in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for software engineers who are passionate about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and building scalable applications. If you’re eager to work on impactful products, collaborate with talented teams, and grow your career in a fast-paced environment, this role could be the perfect fit.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Zello |
| Role | AI Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field (or equivalent experience) |
| Job Location | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Salary | $85,000 – $110,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as per business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Technology / Software Development / Artificial Intelligence |
Job Description
Zello keeps frontline workers connected with instant, voice-first communication — and the quality of that experience is everything. We’re adding a Software Engineer I – AI Generalist to our Quality Engineering team to use AI to raise our overall quality posture and then flex across the engineering org wherever the leverage is highest. This is a rare entry point: you’ll get exposure across testing, tooling, and product engineering, and use what you learn to shape where your career goes next.
After a successful first year, you will have
- Stood up AI-assisted testing that measurably improved coverage or cycle time on workflows that used to be manual-only.
- Built at least one AI harness or tool that the QE or broader engineering teams actually adopted into their daily work.
- Shipped real code across more than one part of the stack, embedded with an engineering squad and trusted by it.
- Developed a clear sense of the domains that energize you — grounding a concrete conversation about your next step.
What you’ll do
- Use AI tools and agents to accelerate test creation, execution, and triage across Zello’s clients and services.
- Do targeted manual testing where it matters, and turn repetitive manual checks into durable automation.
- Build small tools and AI harnesses that make the whole engineering org faster.
- Rotate into engineering squads (iOS, Android, Web, backend) to contribute code with agent assistance.
- Find quality gaps before they ship, and propose the fix rather than just filing the bug.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with a distributed team, surfacing blockers early.
Who you are
- You’ve built something real — a project, internship, hackathon entry, or open-source contribution — and can walk through what you made and why.
- You already use AI coding tools as a force multiplier and are eager to push how far they go.
- You write code in at least one language (Python, JS/TS, Java, Swift, Kotlin, or Go) and pick up new stacks fast.
- You go broad willingly — you’d rather touch four parts of the system than specialize in one on day one.
- You spot problems and move them toward done without waiting to be told each step.
- You make the people around you faster, and your writing is clear enough that others can act on it.
- You have 0–3 years of experience and are early in your career.
This Role Is Not
- A manual-only QA seat — automation and building are core to the job.
- A deep specialist track in one platform or one test framework.
- A senior or lateral hire — this is deliberately an entry point with room to grow fast.
- A role where you wait for a spec — you’ll be trusted to find leverage and act on it.
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Technical Assessment
- Technical Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Offer Discussion
- Background Verification
- Final Offer & Onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official Zello Careers page.
- Search for the AI Software Engineer position in Austin, TX.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your AI and software engineering experience.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any required supporting documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates from the recruitment team.
