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Founders Initiatives, AI Agents

Retell AISan Francisco Bay AreaFounders Initiatives
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Salary
$180K - $300K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Retell AI is seeking a Founders Initiatives, AI Agents builder in the San Francisco Bay Area to design and implement cutting-edge internal and external AI systems. This high-ownership position suits an ambitious engineer who thrives in ambiguity and wants to accelerate the growth of a leading voice AI company.

Role Overview

The Founders Initiatives team works directly with the founders of Retell AI on the organization's top-priority challenges and opportunities. This professional will operate across engineering, product, operations, and GTM functions to build production-grade AI workflows, agent systems, and automations that scale how the business operates, hires, and sells.

Key Responsibilities

Design AI recruiter workflows, candidate screening systems, and lead scoring models to predict interview success.
Build automation infrastructure for customer security workflows, compliance responses, contract reviews, and enterprise audits.
Create internal operational tools, finance-related email workflows, and automated enterprise customer onboarding systems.
Manage 3rd-party platform work and API-based integrations connecting internal systems with tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, n8n, and Make.
Develop GTM engineering pipelines, lifecycle automation systems, outbound email personalization, and website personalization engines.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Bring a minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience.
Possess at least 1 year of startup experience with a high tolerance for ambiguity and fast iteration.
Demonstrate strong software engineering capabilities spanning backend, full-stack, or systems development.

Nice to Have

Hands-on, practical experience building applications with LLMs or AI agents in production environments.
A founder mindset characterized by extremely high ownership and a preference for building broad systems over narrowly scoped tasks.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models (LLMs) including OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude
CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and GoHighLevel
Workflow automation tools like Zapier, n8n, and Make
Full-stack and backend software engineering practices

Salary and Benefits

Annual cash compensation ranging from $180,000 to $300,000 USD.
Meaningful equity grants provided with a transparent best-offer-upfront compensation model.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% coverage.
Daily $70 DoorDash credit covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
Monthly stipends including $200 for wellness, $300 for commuting, $75 for phone bills, and $50 for internet.
Relocation support and US work visa sponsorship options for qualified candidates.

About the Company

Retell AI is reimagining the traditional call center through first-principles thinking and advanced voice AI. Backed by Y Combinator, Alt Capital, and other prominent investors, the company has scaled rapidly to significant annual recurring revenue and a valuation exceeding $1.5 billion. Recognized widely across industry benchmarks and top AI lists, Retell AI is building a modern customer experience platform powered by intelligent AI workers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Retell AI careers page to submit an application and begin the interview process.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Founders Initiatives, AI Agents role?

The annual cash compensation ranges from $180,000 to $300,000 USD, alongside meaningful equity opportunities.

Where is this position located?

This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City, CA) with relocation provided if necessary.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience, at least 1 year of startup experience, and a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Does Retell AI offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, Retell AI sponsors work authorization for qualified candidates, including H-1B, TN, L-1, E-3, F-1 OPT/CPT, and O-1 visas.

What perks and benefits are included?

Benefits include 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, $70 daily DoorDash food credits, and monthly stipends for wellness, commuting, phone, and internet.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Retell AI careers page.

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