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Senior Solutions Engineer, Federal

DeepgramWashington D.C.Engineering
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Salary
$180K - $245K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
27 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Solutions Engineer, Federal role at Deepgram is an exciting opportunity to embed directly with strategic federal accounts and lead complex deployments of a cutting-edge Voice AI platform in mission-critical environments. This position is based remotely out of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and suits an autonomous engineer who thrives in high-ambiguity settings and enjoys working closely with government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full technical lifecycle of federal engagements, moving from initial discovery and proof-of-concept through production deployment and ongoing optimization.
Design and build mission-critical applications powered by Voice AI models by embedding deeply with federal customers.
Partner with Account Executives to navigate complex government sales and procurement cycles through technical discovery and solution design.
Build full-stack integrations using modern programming languages to deliver measurable mission impact.
Deliver observable systems spanning infrastructure through applications to ensure successful deployments across customer environments.
Guide federal stakeholders on maximizing operational value, performance optimization, and deployment strategies.
Codify working patterns into tools, playbooks, reference architectures, and building blocks for the broader team.
Share field feedback with Product and Engineering teams to influence model and product development.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance or equivalent.
5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience, ideally in customer-facing or government environments.
Strong software engineering background with professional development experience in at least one modern programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.
Proven ability to scope and deliver complex systems in fast-moving or ambiguous contexts.
Experience building and deploying production systems in government or similarly constrained environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate technical concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government leadership.
Track record of navigating complex sales or procurement cycles in the federal space.
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including on-site work at government facilities.

Nice to Have

Experience with speech recognition, NLP, AI/Voice agents, or related AI technologies.
Familiarity with cloud deployment models like AWS GovCloud and Azure Government, as well as Kubernetes and Terraform.
Experience building or deploying systems powered by LLMs or generative models.
Knowledge of government compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP and FISMA.
Experience with API-first products and developer tools.
Background in sales methodologies like MEDDIC or Solution Selling in government contexts.
Experience developing automation solutions, self-service tools, and technical documentation.

Skills and Tools

Python
JavaScript
Rust
AWS
Azure
Kubernetes
Terraform
NLP

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: $180,000 to $245,000 USD per year

About the Company

Deepgram provides real-time APIs for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and building production-grade voice agents at scale, underpinning the trillion-dollar Voice AI economy. Over 200,000 developers and 1,300 organizations build voice offerings powered by Deepgram. The company operates with an AI-first mindset, requiring team members to actively experiment with and integrate advanced AI tools into their daily workflows.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Deepgram careers page and submit your application through their verified hiring portal.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSAzureKubernetesJavaScriptRustNLPTerraform

Questions candidates ask

Where is this position located?

This role is based remotely out of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and requires up to 50% travel, including on-site work at government facilities.

What clearance level is required for this job?

Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance or equivalent.

What is the salary range for the Senior Solutions Engineer, Federal role?

The annual salary ranges from $180,000 to $245,000 USD per year.

What experience is required to apply?

Candidates need 5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience, ideally in customer-facing or government environments, along with a strong background in a modern programming language.

What does time allocation look like in this role?

Time allocation is divided into 40% embedded customer delivery, 25% pre-sales technical engagement, 20% building reusable solutions and reference architectures, and 15% internal collaboration and product feedback.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Deepgram careers page.

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