Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer (San Francisco, CA)
About this role
This role is a Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer position at Deepgram, based in San Francisco, California, or available remotely within the US Eastern or Pacific time zones. It suits professionals with a strong technical background who excel at bridging complex AI speech technology with customer business needs.
Role Overview
Deepgram is hiring a Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer to join the Applied Engineering team. In this capacity, the professional serves as the technical authority who guides prospects, customers, and partners through technical evaluations. The primary focus involves driving technical pre-sales engagements, though contributions may span implementation and support. Working closely with the sales team, the role includes crafting technical solutions, providing validation, building proof-of-concepts, and demonstrating platform value to decision-makers. Candidates must reside in either the US Eastern or Pacific time zones and should expect up to 50% travel for customer meetings and onsite interactions.
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About the Company
Deepgram powers the voice AI economy by offering real-time APIs for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and scalable voice agents. Over 1,300 organizations and 200,000 developers use its voice-native foundation models via cloud APIs or self-hosted and on-premises software. The company operates with an AI-first mindset, requiring all team members to actively experiment with and integrate advanced AI tools into daily workflows.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply directly on the official Deepgram careers page, ensuring all communications originate from an official @deepgram.com email address.
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Where is this job located?
The role is anchored in San Francisco, CA, but candidates must be based within either the US Eastern or Pacific time zones and can work remotely with up to 50% travel.
What is the salary range for this position?
The annual salary ranges from $197,000 to $246,000 USD.
What experience is required for this role?
Applicants need 5 or more years of experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or similar customer-facing technical roles, along with professional software development experience.
What travel is expected for this role?
The position includes up to 50% travel for meeting with customers, supporting sales engagements, and participating in key onsite interactions.
What technical skills are beneficial?
Beneficial skills include Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with AI or NLP technologies.