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Kixie · 5 hours ago

Founding AI Engineer

positionSanta Monica, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$175K/yr - $250K/yr
date4+ years exp

Kixie is a modern sales engagement platform focused on helping teams work smarter and close deals faster. As the Founding AI Engineer, you will design and build critical systems for next-generation AI products, optimizing performance and scaling AI systems.

Enterprise SoftwareInternetMarketing AutomationSaaSSales AutomationTelecommunications

Responsibilities

The AI engine that turns sales teams into 24/7 revenue machines. (EX: A plumber’s best lead opens an email at midnight → your system chooses: AI calls now, rep at 7 AM, or trigger the closing sequence.)
Architecting prompt router + agent API layer
Building eval loop with feedback signals from calls, CRM, SMS
Plugging into our existing backend (Node.js + Typescript) with scoped AI modules
Deploying agents with clear scoring, fallback, and traceability
Designing infra to scale across verticals like insurance, lending, and solar

Qualification

OpenAI APIsLangChainRAGPythonNode.jsGoPrompt orchestrationEval scoringStartup experienceVertical SaaSVoice/text agent background

Required

4+ years in backend, infra, or systems roles (Python, Node, Go)
Strong hands-on experience with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, LangChain, RAG
Built something live using prompt orchestration, eval scoring, or fallback flows
Ability to move fast, own infra end-to-end, and deliver results in production

Preferred

Bonus: startup experience, vertical SaaS, or voice/text agent background

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO + generous sick leave, and paid holidays
Pet-Friendly Office – so your furry friends can be part of your workday
Free Parking – Secure garage parking on the Promenade
Career development opportunities and continuous learning
Join a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment

Company

Kixie

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The sales engagement platform that boosts sales team performance with ultra-reliable, easily-automated calling & texting for leading CRMs.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Santa Monica, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://kixie.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2014-11-01Seed

Leadership Team

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Keith Muenze
Founder
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